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2008 SUZUKI AN 400 K80.4L PETROL

ST08 BWG

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 SUZUKI AN 400 K8? It's a PETROL with a 400cc engine showing 30,613 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/10/2024
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 06/06/2024
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
400cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend in maintenance. After a series of significant failures in October 2021, the motorcycle passed its subsequent tests in October 2022 and October 2023 with no recorded defects. This indicates that the critical mechanical and safety issues identified three years ago were successfully addressed and the vehicle has since maintained a stable condition during its most recent inspections. The recorded mileage of 30,613 miles over an 18-year span is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 593 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests and 1,593 miles in the two years prior to that. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking components during periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on the areas that previously failed in 2021 to ensure the repairs hold. The tester previously flagged fractured front brake discs, a rough front wheel bearing, and a stiff steering headbearing, which are significant safety-related mechanical faults. The buyer must verify the steering for any remaining notchiness or play and inspect the brake rotors for signs of heavy pitting. Given the history of a distorted rear bead rim and low tyre tread, checking the condition of the current tyres for cracks or flat spots is also essential, as the low mileage often masks rubber hardening.

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50
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 Jun 2026, 00:42
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend in maintenance. After a series of significant failures in October 2021, the motorcycle passed its subsequent tests in October 2022 and October 2023 with no recorded defects. This indicates that the critical mechanical and safety issues identified three years ago were successfully addressed and the vehicle has since maintained a stable condition during its most recent inspections. The recorded mileage of 30,613 miles over an 18-year span is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 593 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests and 1,593 miles in the two years prior to that. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking components during periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on the areas that previously failed in 2021 to ensure the repairs hold. The tester previously flagged fractured front brake discs, a rough front wheel bearing, and a stiff steering headbearing, which are significant safety-related mechanical faults. The buyer must verify the steering for any remaining notchiness or play and inspect the brake rotors for signs of heavy pitting. Given the history of a distorted rear bead rim and low tyre tread, checking the condition of the current tyres for cracks or flat spots is also essential, as the low mileage often masks rubber hardening.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Suzuki An 400 K8 (ST08 BWG) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2021 and October 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Suzuki has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY