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P725 NBK

1997 Suzuki RF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022
Fail 9 Aug 2022

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Head lamp lens damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Sep 2009 20,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,959 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,737 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear section of belly pan broken away from body work

Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,733 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside rider footrest mounting bracket bent back slightly

rear section of belly pan broken away from body work

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,911 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,092 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P725 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P725 NBK, 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 P725 NBK registered?

P725 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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