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R803 RBY

1997 Suzuki X90

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2025 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,070 miles

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

surface corrosion underbody components

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,646 miles

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

surface corrosion underbody components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,764 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,015 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,283 miles

All 4 tyres have signs of aging and perishing within tread pattern

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from rocker gasket at front of engine

Oil leak underneath vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All 4 tyres have signs of aging and perishing within tread pattern

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from rocker gasket at front of engine

Oil leak underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,174 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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R803 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R803 RBY, 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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R803 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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