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N28 VEW

1996 Suzuki RF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,171 mi
Last recorded48,171 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 48,171 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 48,167 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 48,108 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 48,104 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,132 miles

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,233 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 31,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,205 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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N28 VEW is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N28 VEW, 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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What year was N28 VEW registered?

N28 VEW is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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