EA11R · EA21R
Suzuki Cappuccino EA import check
EA11R is the factory model code for the Suzuki Cappuccino EA, built for the Japanese market from 1991 to 1995. Other versions carry EA21R. Every genuine car has a chassis (frame) number that starts with its code, such as EA11R-. That number is the one thing that links its Japanese history to its UK records.
EA11R at a glance
- Model code
- EA11R
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Cappuccino (EA)
- Body
- 2-door roadster (removable roof)
- Built
- 1991 to 1995
- Engine
- F6A (657 cc turbo petrol)
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Japanese trims
- Cappuccino, Limited
- Chassis number format
- EA11R-nnnnnn
From our own model library, compiled from public sources and not yet checked against a second source. UK records sometimes drop the hyphen or the leading zeros of the serial; our check allows for that.
Reading the EA11R chassis code
- EA11R has the F6A engine and EA21R (from 1995) the lighter K6A.
| Code | What it is | Engine | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA11R | Cappuccino (EA) | F6A | 1991–1995 |
| EA21R | Later cars, K6A engine | K6A | 1995–1998 |
Have a chassis number? The chassis decoder reads it for you.
Is it a genuine EA11R?
A Cappuccino with a K6A engine should be EA21R.
Known problems to check on an EA11R
- Rust in the sills, floor, rear arches and rear subframe
- Roof panel seals leak
- Check the F6A for oil leaks and turbo smoke
- Kei cars are built to Japan’s small-car rules (658 cc, 64 PS cap): check it is comfortable at UK motorway speeds before you commit
These are common issues for the model, not facts about any particular car. Ask the seller about each one.
Before you buy
- Lift the carpets and check the floor for rust and damp
The EA11R on a Japanese auction sheet
- The sheet names the car カプチーノ (Cappuccino).
Most imports were bought at a Japanese auction, and the inspector’s sheet records the grade, mileage and every mark on the body. Ask the seller for it, then run it through our auction sheet translator to read it in English and check the chassis number and mileage against the UK record.
Recalls in Japan for the EA11R family
Japan publishes every recall with the chassis numbers it covers. Run a recall check with the car’s chassis number to see whether any apply to it.
Kilometres, miles and the first UK MOT
An EA11R sold new in Japan has a speedometer in kilometres. When it is imported, the speedometer is either converted to miles or left in km, and the first UK MOT should record whichever the dial shows. Mistakes here are common, and they’re where mileage problems hide.
We put the Japanese auction mileage and every UK MOT reading on one timeline and check the crossing: whether the readings agree after converting, whether the km figure was written down as miles, and whether the first UK reading is lower than the car had already done in Japan. See an illustrative example.
Questions
What is the chassis code for the Suzuki Cappuccino EA?
EA11R, with EA21R for other engines or drive layouts. A Japanese-market Suzuki Cappuccino EA has a frame number that starts with its code, then a hyphen and a serial number. You’ll find it on the V5C and on a plate in the engine bay.
Which years was the EA11R built?
From 1991 to 1995, with the F6A (657 cc turbo petrol) engine and RWD layout.
What should I check when buying an EA11R?
Rust in the sills, floor, rear arches and rear subframe. Roof panel seals leak. Check the F6A for oil leaks and turbo smoke. Kei cars are built to Japan’s small-car rules (658 cc, 64 PS cap): check it is comfortable at UK motorway speeds before you commit. Lift the carpets and check the floor for rust and damp. Also check that the Japanese auction mileage lines up with the first UK MOT, because km and miles are easily mixed up.