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R768 KRS

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,146 mi
Last recorded24,146 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 KRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,127 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 22,127 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 20,626 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,903 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007
Fail 12 May 2007 18,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 12 May 2006 18,072 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R768 KRS is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R768 KRS, 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 R768 KRS registered?

R768 KRS is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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