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J285 BSA

1992 Suzuki SJ413

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Suzuki SJ41370,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 BSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 70,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 65,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 65,614 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2005 62,527 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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J285 BSA is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 70,896 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 SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J285 BSA, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J285 BSA registered?

J285 BSA is a 1992 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J285 BSA safe to buy?

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