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V56 DCW

1999 Suzuki AN400

Blue Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,397 mi
Last recorded26,397 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 DCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 26,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 24,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 23,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 23,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 18,275 miles

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 7 Aug 2018 17,687 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,275 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 16,266 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators effect tail light (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/90/13 (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre low and worn out of shape 130/70/13

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,680 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 12,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 12,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,510 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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V56 DCW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Blue with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V56 DCW, 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 V56 DCW registered?

V56 DCW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V56 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 DCW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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