Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Kubota Rtvx900?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Kubota Rtvx900?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Kubota Rtvx900?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Kubota Rtvx900?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Q: What are common problems with the 2016 Kubota Rtvx900?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Kubota Rtvx900 are: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (33.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (33.3% of vehicles), Front Registration plate missing (26.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

330 real MOT outcomes analysed

2016 Kubota Rtvx900

CarHunch has 330 2016 Kubota Rtvx900 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 330 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2016 Kubota Rtvx900 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kubota vehicles below.

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Got a specific Kubota Rtvx900 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

This 2016 Kubota RTV X900 is a utility vehicle in severe decline, with just a 2.2% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning 98% of these machines fail their MOT on first attempt. The complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only bright spot, suggesting failures are largely maintenance-related rather than safety-critical.

The median mileage of 4,541 miles for a vehicle nearly a decade old reveals these are specialty off-road machines seeing minimal use, yet they're still racking up an average of 0.02 failures per test. Before committing to one, factor in that you'll almost certainly need remedial work to pass MOT, and budget for that as an unavoidable cost of ownership.

MOT statistics not available

We have 330 2016 Kubota Rtvx900 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 330 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 33.3%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 26.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 26.7%

Front Registration plate missing · Horn not working · oil leak.no intrenial mirror ,good view to rear.limited view under bonnet restricted by bull bar. · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

Before you buy a 2016 Kubota Rtvx900

Based on MOT data from 330 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,369 Kubota Rtvx900 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Multi-colour 59%

808

Orange 40.1%

549

Multicoloured 0.9%

Other model years — Kubota Rtvx900: All Rtvx900 years → Which year to buy? →

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