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V238 LJW

1999 Suzuki AN400

Maroon Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,390 mi
Last recorded15,390 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 LJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,714 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,829 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 8,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 6,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,623 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

slight trace of grease om inner part of disc

Fail 24 Mar 2012 5,607 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 5,589 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 4,347 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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V238 LJW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Maroon with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 V238 LJW, 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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What year was V238 LJW registered?

V238 LJW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V238 LJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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