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R945 TCS

1997 Suzuki RF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,406 mi
Last recorded29,406 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 TCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 29,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake component insecure brake pipe insecure braket screw broken (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2015 29,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,522 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 22 May 2013 27,795 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 27,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 23,475 miles

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

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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R945 TCS is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R945 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R945 TCS registered?

R945 TCS is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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