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W353 DWC

2000 Suzuki AN400

Maroon Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,793 mi
Last recorded30,793 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki AN40019,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 30,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 30,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 30,087 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,983 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,983 miles

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,885 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 29,885 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps intermittently works (1.1.4c)

Rear Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired intermittently works and turns itself off (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired intermittently works and turns itself off (1.1.1b)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

bike died on several occasions

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,780 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,215 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 29,215 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

long travel on rear brake lever.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,671 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 27,671 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,546 miles

rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,485 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,386 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,506 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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W353 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki AN400 in Maroon with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W353 DWC, 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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W353 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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