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N252 BNF

1996 Suzuki RF600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 BNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,248 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,752 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,664 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,355 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

o/s/front stanchion scored

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

o/s/front stanchion scored

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

gear lever slightly bent

Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,849 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

gear lever slightly bent

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,344 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,344 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,316 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,677 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,677 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2005 20,860 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki RF600?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 262
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 130
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
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N252 BNF is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 25,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki RF600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N252 BNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N252 BNF is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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