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R456 CUJ

1998 Suzuki -

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,847 mi
Last recorded42,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki -40,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 CUJ
MakeSuzuki
Model-
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,728 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 May 2023 42,394 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 42,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 42,030 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion FOOT BRAKE SLAVE CYLINDER FLEX WHEN BRAKE APPLIED (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability EXCESSIVE PLAY IN SWING ARM BEARINGS (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLOCKS VIBRATE

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SINGLE FRONT POSITION LIGHT INOP

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 41,830 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019

Day light use only lights masked over

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,670 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 377,663 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki -?

Based on 1,420 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Steering pivot point has excessive play 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R456 CUJ is a 1998 Suzuki - in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki - models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,048 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki - typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R456 CUJ registered?

R456 CUJ is a 1998 Suzuki -, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R456 CUJ safe to buy?

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