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L512 GBV

1994 Suzuki RF600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,647 mi
Last recorded18,647 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki RF60027,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,635 miles

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

clutch cable

Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,627 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 18,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,881 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 17,881 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 17,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,308 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust hanging low

Fail 20 Apr 2013 13,299 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust brackets are not original .

Exhaust system low to ground .

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,755 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,755 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,364 miles

Front brakes binding slightly (not excessive)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,680 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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L512 GBV is a 1994 Suzuki RF600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 27,680 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 L512 GBV, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki RF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L512 GBV is a 1994 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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