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R168 FNW

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,736 mi
Last recorded30,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 FNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,462 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear foot rest bent

Offside Front Upper fairing broken

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 25,462 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear foot rest bent

Offside Front Upper fairing broken

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,462 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied mounting bracket broken (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected stiff and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear foot rest bent

Offside Front Upper fairing broken

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,811 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Offside mirror has taped repair

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on nearside (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 17,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside mirror has taped repair

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on nearside (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 17,238 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high and beam image incorrect (1.6)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside mirror has taped repair

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on nearside (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,990 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,464 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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R168 FNW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R168 FNW, 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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R168 FNW is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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