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R8 MCJ

1997 Suzuki X90

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,453 miles

Central exhaust deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,027 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,860 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,063 miles

front brake disc inner faces,slightly rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,031 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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R8 MCJ is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R8 MCJ, 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 R8 MCJ registered?

R8 MCJ is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R8 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MCJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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