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R152 MRD

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,681 mi
Last recorded49,681 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 MRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 37,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,023 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 33,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

broken key in fuel cap (cap can still be opened)

slight play in front brake rotor rivets

slightly perished front and rear tyre valves

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,271 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 30,238 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

nail in rear tyre

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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R152 MRD is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R152 MRD, 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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What year was R152 MRD registered?

R152 MRD is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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