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R829 EAE

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,218 mi
Last recorded74,218 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 EAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 74,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak front pipe joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlights discoloured pattern just visable

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Pass 30 May 2024 73,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,408 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel badly corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excessive corrosion body to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excessive corrosion body to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc braking area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,756 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 66,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 149,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,503 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front strut top mounts slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,503 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front strut top mounts slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2014 121,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,099 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 115,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 108,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,614 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,694 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,461 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,556 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 May 2007 75,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly loose.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2005 54,004 miles

nail in tyre

off side door mirror loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R829 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R829 EAE, 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 R829 EAE registered?

R829 EAE is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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