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DE08 TEJ

2008 Suzuki An 400 K7

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,187 mi
Last recorded38,187 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki An 400 K722,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAn 400 K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 37,516 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber insecurely attached r/h front fork bottom cracked and so not clamping wheel spindle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 37,516 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,432 miles

Central Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 35,399 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Central Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Central Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,011 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,011 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,839 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,505 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2012 26,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,871 miles

Nail in rear tyre - advise repair

Rear brake disc worn - advise replacement

How Reliable is the Suzuki An 400 K7?

Based on 1,715 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 14
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DE08 TEJ is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K7 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki An 400 K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 K7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 TEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki An 400 K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki An 400 K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE08 TEJ is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K7, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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