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S796 VBL

1999 Suzuki AN400

Black Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,995 mi
Last recorded23,995 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,994 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,694 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery in secure

Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,377 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 17,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN400?

Based on 31,696 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 396
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 220
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
wheel bearings are excessively rough 145
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S796 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Black with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 AN400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S796 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN400 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S796 VBL registered?

S796 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S796 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 VBL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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