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V897 BNH

1999 Suzuki AN400

Black Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,187 mi
Last recorded17,187 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 BNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 17,187 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 16,617 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 16,617 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 14,846 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 13,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 11,745 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 10,192 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 8,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 7,253 miles

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

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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V897 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Black with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V897 BNH, 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 V897 BNH registered?

V897 BNH is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V897 BNH safe to buy?

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