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E500 UYA

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

41,731 mi
Last recorded41,731 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 UYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 41,731 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 41,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Near bush (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,335 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside of vehicle sprayed black (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 50,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside of vehicle sprayed black (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 50,284 miles

Fuel hose leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,923 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 46,923 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 44,779 miles

brake pipes surface rust

Fail 9 May 2018 44,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,743 miles

Central Upper Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside headlamp weak beam pattern

Rear Upper Propshaft universal joint worn ()

corrosion to several brake pipes and axle brake pipes are undersealed

headlamp mount panels corroding

interior mirror missing

rear brake balance just met

Fail 3 Nov 2017 43,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Upper Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Upper Propshaft universal joint worn ()

headlamp mount panels corroding

interior mirror missing

rear brake balance just met

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,911 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is a little distorted

both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish and crack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 35,798 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,238 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,238 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E500 UYA is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E500 UYA, 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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E500 UYA is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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