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N537 DKU

1996 Suzuki RF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,810 mi
Last recorded33,810 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 DKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 33,810 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Hanger is cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 32,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,742 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 32,742 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 30,341 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 30,341 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 29,205 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 28,567 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2015 27,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,006 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 26,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,173 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,863 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,334 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,334 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,917 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,003 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,951 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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N537 DKU is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N537 DKU, 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 N537 DKU registered?

N537 DKU is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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