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Red and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 750 cc

R720 BAUMOT history

R720 BAU is a red and black petrol Suzuki first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 33,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
33,974 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
750 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 BAU was last recorded at 33,974 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 1,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,248 miles · 10 Aug 2012
Between the last two tests
1,726 miles
Average per year
266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,974 miles
  • 2012 – 32,248 miles
  • 2011 – 29,825 miles
  • 2010 – 29,736 miles
  • 2009 – 29,731 miles
  • 2008 – 29,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,974 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    903852958216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,248 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    876463722203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,869 miles (+1,116)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,869 miles
    Test number
    605883502230
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  4. Fail30,753 miles (+928)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    749471082190
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  5. Pass29,825 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    256270181167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,736 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    562282960132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    343725379159
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  8. Fail29,731 miles (+252)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    720901379194
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  9. Pass29,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    344635088173
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  10. Fail29,479 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    340365088177
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Questions about R720 BAU

Does R720 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 BAU expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 BAU?
The MOT on R720 BAU expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 BAU done?
R720 BAU was recorded at 33,974 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 266 miles a year.
Has R720 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 BAU has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on R720 BAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R720 BAU find?
R720 BAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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