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P98 RMW

1996 Suzuki RF600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,358 mi
Last recorded27,358 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki RF60025,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 RMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,358 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,353 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning correctly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 26,392 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,831 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,658 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,811 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 18,811 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,780 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front brake slightly dragging

Pass 16 May 2008 17,221 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 17,221 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,098 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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P98 RMW is a 1996 Suzuki RF600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P98 RMW, 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 P98 RMW registered?

P98 RMW is a 1996 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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