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E409 TKM

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 TKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,388 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front washers not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,115 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 96,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,532 miles

Offside Front slight play in tractor joint

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,917 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front slight play in o/s tractor joint

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tractor joint slight play

Offside Rear top of fuel tank damp

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,822 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in tractor joints

Pass 14 May 2018 94,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 93,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 91,910 miles

rear exhaust temp repair

Pass 22 May 2015 90,894 miles

f brake balance requires checking

oil leak

play in o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 12 May 2014 89,734 miles

f hub seals leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,561 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,541 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,617 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat runners worn

n/s/f seat runners worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,617 miles

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

n/s/f seat runners worn

n/s/f seat runners worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,791 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,176 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,812 miles

Movement between outer steering wheel and boss no sign of fractures

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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E409 TKM is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 66,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E409 TKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E409 TKM registered?

E409 TKM is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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