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F690 VBF

1989 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki SJ41363,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 VBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front body rubbers perished

vehilce heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,801 miles

Offside Front swivel slight leak

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

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,504 miles

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

Nearside Front sill split at front outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,083 miles

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

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,705 miles

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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F690 VBF is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 63,780 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 F690 VBF, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F690 VBF registered?

F690 VBF is a 1989 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F690 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 VBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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