Suzuki An250 (1999)
1999 Suzuki An250
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1999 Suzuki An250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Suzuki AN250 passes its MOT at 87.7%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects affect only 15.9% of the cohort—well within acceptable bounds for a 25-year-old machine. This scooter is genuinely reliable for its age and shows no concerning safety pattern that would deter a buyer.
These machines are running low mileage relative to their age (median 14,458 miles), suggesting many are weekend or fair-weather riders rather than commuters, which likely explains the strong pass rate. The average of 1.3 failures and 4.0 advisories per test indicates mostly minor wear items rather than structural issues—if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and exhaust corrosion, the typical culprits on older scooters.
What to check before buying a 1999 Suzuki An250
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Suzuki An250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Suzuki An250 vehicles fall between 11,116 and 20,504 miles.
1999 Suzuki An250 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Suzuki An250
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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21.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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20%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.9%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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14.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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12.1%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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