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R407 VBU

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,291 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

has a very noisey brake pedal when operated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edge †oil leak on engine †some wear in rear shocks †head lights faided †some play in ball joints

Pass 23 May 2006 53,224 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki X90?

Based on 13,161 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,727
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 928
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 342
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 319
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R407 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 X90 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 928 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R407 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki X90 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R407 VBU registered?

R407 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R407 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 VBU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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