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N853 XRS

1996 Suzuki RF600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,358 mi
Last recorded28,358 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 XRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,358 miles

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

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,520 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,864 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Disc worn below minimum Thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 25,864 miles

Brake excessively binding Front Brake Binding excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rear Flexible Brake hose at caliper defective (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Disc worn below minimum Thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,106 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 23,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 23,014 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,013 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 23,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,654 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 19,861 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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N853 XRS is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N853 XRS, 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 N853 XRS registered?

N853 XRS is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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