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S425 VAY

1998 Suzuki AN250

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,442 mi
Last recorded13,442 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AN25015,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN250
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 13,442 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2024 13,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 13,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 12,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,239 miles

Front tyre profile slightly worn

Rear tyre profile slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,196 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

parking brake not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 11,149 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,855 miles

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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S425 VAY is a 1998 Suzuki AN250 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S425 VAY, 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 S425 VAY registered?

S425 VAY is a 1998 Suzuki AN250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S425 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 VAY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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