Suzuki An 400 Al8
MotorcycleFrom 243 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 92.1% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all An 400 Al8s tested had between 4,353 and 14,681 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,467 median miles, the An 400 Al8 has 0.092 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki An 400 Al8 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki An 400 Al8 has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 243 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki An 400 Al8?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki An 400 Al8 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki An 400 Al8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki An 400 Al8 is 8,467 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,353 and 14,681 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.