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R978 AAU

1998 Suzuki RF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,599 mi
Last recorded34,599 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki RF60019,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 AAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 34,599 miles

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

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 34,599 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 2mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front indicators in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear frame

Fail 22 Mar 2022 34,599 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 2mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front indicators in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear frame

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively front brake lever bent (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 6,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 5,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 5,344 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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R978 AAU is a 1998 Suzuki RF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki RF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R978 AAU, 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 28 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 R978 AAU registered?

R978 AAU is a 1998 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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