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R203 NGM

1997 Suzuki RF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,356 mi
Last recorded24,356 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki RF60021,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 NGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 18,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 15,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 14,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 14,360 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 14,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,708 miles

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

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

front brake fluid low

Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,599 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 12,523 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,987 miles

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

pass switch inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,407 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 7,308 miles

slight play in front disc bobbins

Fail 6 May 2008 7,291 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

slight play in front disc bobbins

Pass 21 May 2007 6,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,258 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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R203 NGM is a 1997 Suzuki RF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R203 NGM, 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 R203 NGM registered?

R203 NGM is a 1997 Suzuki RF600, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R203 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 NGM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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