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S436 XYA

1998 Suzuki AN250

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,628 mi
Last recorded45,628 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AN25015,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN250
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both legs (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,879 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 40,879 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,075 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

strange wear rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,715 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear tyre has a strange wear pattern

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,715 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear tyre has a strange wear pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,277 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

possible partial separation rear tyre ?

Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,269 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

possible partial separation rear tyre ?

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,783 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 38,762 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre pressure low and tyre wearing wierd due to this

fuel tank has a big corrosive patch on the bottom but is not leaking

Pass 8 May 2008 38,314 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,311 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 37,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN250?

Based on 3,937 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
wheel bearings are excessively rough 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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S436 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki AN250 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki AN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S436 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S436 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki AN250, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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