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T517 BGU

1999 Suzuki AN400

Silver Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,709 mi
Last recorded32,709 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 BGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame /Rear Shock/Exhaust Bracket Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 32,700 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Lower Plastics (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Top Box (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame /Rear Shock/Exhaust Bracket Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,454 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 32,454 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs when turning left (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,050 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 32,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 21,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 18,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 18,788 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 17,874 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,417 miles

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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T517 BGU is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Silver with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T517 BGU, 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.

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T517 BGU is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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