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R521 CFM

1997 Suzuki SJ413

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,963 mi
Last recorded61,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 CFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front to nearside brake (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Offside Front hub seal damp

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

Pass 1 May 2019

rear hub seal leaking

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front floor pan has corrosion

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

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

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

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 9 May 2017 27,015 miles

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

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

nearside front body mounting corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,564 miles

slight exh blow

some under body rust

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,419 miles

slight oil leak front to joints

some crossion on fuel line

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,334 miles

brake pipe at front a bit lose

slight corrosion in headlights

slight play in peddel box

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f hub damp

rear fuel pipes corroded

steering box shows signs of a leak

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2011 16,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f hub damp

rear fuel pipes corroded

steering box shows signs of a leak

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,795 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,360 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R521 CFM is a 1997 Suzuki SJ413 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R521 CFM, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R521 CFM is a 1997 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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