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N462 EKP

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 EKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,980 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,551 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,223 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2010 68,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,614 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,614 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,639 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,062 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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N462 EKP is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 21,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N462 EKP, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N462 EKP is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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