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V501 FFA

2000 Suzuki AN400

Silver Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,532 mi
Last recorded35,532 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki AN40019,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 FFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 35,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Lower fairing panel insecure above centrestand

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake caliper pistons corroded. replace as soon as possible.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 35,301 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Lower fairing panel insecure above centrestand

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar to screen (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar to screen (2.1.2a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar cover to instrument panel (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 34,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar to screen (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar to screen (2.1.2a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering handlebar cover to instrument panel (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,772 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rear silencer heavily corroded (7.1.1a)

Rear Starting to perish

Fail 27 Feb 2015 25,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,665 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 12,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,319 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,312 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,800 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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V501 FFA is a 2000 Suzuki AN400 in Silver with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 19,315 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 V501 FFA, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V501 FFA is a 2000 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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