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WF56 VLA

2006 Suzuki AN400

Grey Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki AN40015,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,406 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 70,377 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 70,140 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 67,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 65,974 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 65,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,834 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,817 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,189 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 46,185 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,332 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,297 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,297 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,196 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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WF56 VLA is a 2006 Suzuki AN400 in Grey with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,168 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 WF56 VLA, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF56 VLA registered?

WF56 VLA is a 2006 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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