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R486 VBU

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrals (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of feul tank ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak near cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrals (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of feul tank ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,217 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

outter sills have covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,189 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

outter sills have covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 74,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 70,672 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,743 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,643 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,150 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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R486 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R486 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.

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R486 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R486 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 VBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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