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R165 LSA

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,812 mi
Last recorded19,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 LSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,812 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,780 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,544 miles

front fork seal dust boots deteriorated

front position light not working

radiator damaged

slight bind at front brake

Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,625 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,105 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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R165 LSA is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R165 LSA, 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 R165 LSA registered?

R165 LSA is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R165 LSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 LSA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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