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R808 RBY

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust downpipe to catalyst join heavily corroded and deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower exhaust down pipe to catalyst join heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corrosion evident

Pass 4 Nov 2023 90,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower exhaust down pipe to catalyst join heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower inner rear sill corrosion evident

Fail 4 Nov 2023 90,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within 30 cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower exhaust down pipe to catalyst join heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower inner rear sill corrosion evident

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower exhaust down pipe to catalyst join heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at their connection with flexi pipe & flexi pipe ferules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 79,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,735 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 55,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 51,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2012 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 44,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,352 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R808 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R808 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 R808 RBY registered?

R808 RBY is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R808 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 RBY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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