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HG08 VNJ

2008 Suzuki An 400 K8

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,947 mi
Last recorded30,947 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki An 400 K818,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAn 400 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 30,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,234 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,442 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 25,432 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 18,711 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer rear brake pad getting low

rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2019 18,711 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer rear brake pad getting low

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2018 11,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 11,608 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 6,035 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front sliders (2.3.1)

front disc brake has slight binding

main centre stand has stiff operation

Pass 22 Aug 2016 4,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 4,014 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,524 miles

Front Brake Slightly Binding

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,379 miles

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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HG08 VNJ is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG08 VNJ, 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 HG08 VNJ registered?

HG08 VNJ is a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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