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D499 CUY

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 CUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,172 miles

Offside Front brake hose held back by cable tie but not affecting operation

Fail 22 Jun 2023 84,172 miles

Offside Front brake hose held back by cable tie but not affecting operation

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 83,493 miles

Both front brake hoses insecure. N/s/f fouling suspension

Fail 26 Apr 2022 83,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount outrigger to chassis not continuous weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake hoses insecure. N/s/f fouling suspension

Pass 30 May 2020 81,451 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

windscreen delaminated on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,620 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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D499 CUY is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 54,783 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D499 CUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D499 CUY is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 2 June 1987.

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