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S179 VJW

1998 Suzuki AN250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,382 mi
Last recorded17,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AN25015,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 VJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 17,382 miles

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

front dust seal slack

rear tail light lense cracked

some bodywork slack

surface rust on underside of frame

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,882 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,868 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 16,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN250?

Based on 3,937 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
wheel bearings are excessively rough 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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S179 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki AN250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,362 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 AN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S179 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S179 VJW registered?

S179 VJW is a 1998 Suzuki AN250, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S179 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 VJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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