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R781 RBY

1997 Suzuki X90

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 66,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 66,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,455 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 63,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,445 miles

both headlamp lens are detiorated

various front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lens are detiorated

various front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,038 miles

various front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,118 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,118 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F brake binding slightly .General Corrosion to front calipers would indicate some maintenance is required.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,461 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 55,836 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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R781 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R781 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 R781 RBY registered?

R781 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R781 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 RBY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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