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V840 NJW

1999 Suzuki AN400

Maroon Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,443 mi
Last recorded11,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 NJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 11,443 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 11,272 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,460 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 9,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 7,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 7,348 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 6,733 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 6,725 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 6,628 miles

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake hose metal ends are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower/middle/rear frame sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,608 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower/middle frame sections (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 6,549 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower/middle frame section (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear suspension linkage/linkage plate (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,895 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 5,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 3,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,391 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 3,102 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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V840 NJW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Maroon with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V840 NJW, 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 V840 NJW registered?

V840 NJW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 4 December 1999.

Is V840 NJW safe to buy?

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