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R812 RBY

1997 Suzuki X90

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,560 mi
Last recorded42,560 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 40,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering joint worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2022 40,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,039 miles

Nearside Front steering arm joint play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,721 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,246 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,401 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,574 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,582 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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R812 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R812 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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What year was R812 RBY registered?

R812 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R812 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 RBY shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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