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R451 TOK

1997 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,885 mi
Last recorded19,885 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 TOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 19,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,136 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 19,136 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,338 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,193 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R451 TOK is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Blue 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 R451 TOK, 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 R451 TOK registered?

R451 TOK is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R451 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 TOK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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