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B517 DGO

1985 Suzuki SJ410

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

82,766 mi
Last recorded82,766 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki SJ41063,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 DGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,666 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front spring bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear spring bushes slightly deteriorating

slight noise from both front wheels when rotated

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,631 miles

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

Front and Rear leaf springs corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,599 miles

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

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,599 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,557 miles

Both front leaf spring corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,556 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front leaf spring corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 82,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 82,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,294 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch by suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 82,185 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 82,185 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 81,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 81,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 81,650 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 80,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 May 2011 80,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 80,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 79,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 79,337 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 79,337 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 78,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 78,312 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,943 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 76,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2006 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 75,493 miles

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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B517 DGO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,590 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 B517 DGO, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B517 DGO registered?

B517 DGO is a 1985 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B517 DGO shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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