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D997 YCK

1987 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,492 mi
Last recorded19,492 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41354,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 YCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 19,220 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 19,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 18,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 17,738 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 17,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,056 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle/cable damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2018 15,831 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 15,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Dec 2016 15,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 14,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,944 miles

presented with n/s front seat removed

Fail 14 Dec 2005 12,928 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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D997 YCK is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D997 YCK, 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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D997 YCK is a 1987 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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