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AO08 ABV

2008 Suzuki An 400 K8

Grey Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,376 mi
Last recorded37,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki An 400 K818,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ABV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAn 400 K8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,323 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 37,323 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 37,248 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,709 miles

front brake noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,539 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,539 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki An 400 K8?

Based on 2,608 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,057
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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AO08 ABV is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 in Grey with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,024 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 An 400 K8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki An 400 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki An 400 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 ABV registered?

AO08 ABV is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 ABV safe to buy?

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