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V147 JDM

1999 Suzuki AN400

Blue Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,560 mi
Last recorded43,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 JDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 43,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 43,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 43,551 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 42,797 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,111 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 40,035 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,113 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 36,628 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,016 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,148 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2005 7,239 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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V147 JDM is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Blue with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V147 JDM, 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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V147 JDM is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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