Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki An 400 K8 (2008)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2008 Suzuki An 400 K8

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Suzuki AN 400 K8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which trails the UK average of 80% and suggests this maturing scooter model is developing reliability issues. More concerning is that nearly 30% of examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, indicating potential safety risks that warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.

These machines average just 19,059 miles despite being 16 years old, suggesting many are weekend riders kept in reasonable condition, yet they still accumulate an average of 1.57 failures and 5.3 advisories per test. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and fuel system components—the advisories point to wear in these areas—and check the full MOT history for any dangerous defects flagged previously.

We have limited data for the 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.57

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–24k

For context

These stats describe 142 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	141	85.7%	1.58

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,596

typical

12,870

low mileage

23,685

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 vehicles fall between 12,870 and 23,685 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,870 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,870–23,685 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8s sit.

⚠ Over 31,974 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Suzuki An 400 K8 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 49% of 2008 Suzuki An 400 K8s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.57

Avg failures per vehicle

5.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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