Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Suzuki An400?

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 2004 Suzuki An400?

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 2004 Suzuki An400?

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 2004 Suzuki An400 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% 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 2004 Suzuki An400 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2004 Suzuki An400 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Suzuki An400?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Suzuki An400 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (69.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (55.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (45% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Suzuki An400?

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 An400 (2004)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2004 Suzuki An400

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2004 Suzuki An400. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Suzuki AN400 passes its MOT first time in 87.7% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely reassuring for a 20-year-old machine. However, nearly one in five owners (21.9%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, so this isn't a car you'd buy without a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These scooters are running at relatively modest mileage for their age—a median of 14,843 miles—which may reflect leisure rather than daily use, and owners should expect an average of 1.58 failures and 4.9 minor advisories per test cycle. Before you buy, have a trusted mechanic check the brakes, tyres, and electrics carefully, as these minor issues add up quickly once a machine starts ageing.

We have limited data for the 2004 Suzuki An400 — 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

87.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.58

Over 12.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 10k–22k

For context

These stats describe 187 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 187 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 69.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 45%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 11.2%

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough · Front wheel bearings are excessively rough

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 9.8%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Suzuki An400

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.9% 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%)	186	87.6%	1.59

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Suzuki An400 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.

14,843

typical

9,733

low mileage

21,626

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Suzuki An400 vehicles fall between 9,733 and 21,626 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,733 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.

✓ 9,733–21,626 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Suzuki An400s sit.

⚠ Over 29,195 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Suzuki An400 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 40% of 2004 Suzuki An400s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% 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

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.58

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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