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OBZ 559

1987 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,164 mi
Last recorded9,164 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki SJ41066,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 559
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 9,164 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 7,750 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 7,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down pinch bolt loose and steering wheel nut loose (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 6,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive off engine timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake pipe wants bracket making to secure pipe

Fail 6 Sep 2022 6,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive off engine timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake pipe wants bracket making to secure pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2021 5,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 5,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 5,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 4,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 4,128 miles

harnesses fitted at time of mot,all fixings chassis mounted

headlights set on low side

movement in steering column/bulkhead fixings

non standard body,lights,steering,

steering close to alternator

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 87,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OBZ 559 is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OBZ 559, 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 OBZ 559 registered?

OBZ 559 is a 1987 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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