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Suzuki AN400

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 385 cc

T517 BGUMOT history

T517 BGU is a silver petrol Suzuki AN400 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 32,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
32,709 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T517 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
AN400
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
385 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T517 BGU was last recorded at 32,709 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,700 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,709 miles
  • 2024 – 32,454 miles
  • 2022 – 32,292 miles
  • 2021 – 32,050 miles
  • 2020 – 25,068 miles
  • 2018 – 23,956 miles
  • 2017 – 23,905 miles
  • 2016 – 21,823 miles
  • 2015 – 21,410 miles
  • 2014 – 20,276 miles
  • 2013 – 18,802 miles
  • 2012 – 17,876 miles
  • 2011 – 15,848 miles
  • 2007 – 15,226 miles
  • 2006 – 14,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame /Rear Shock/Exhaust Bracket Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,709 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    32,709 miles
    Test number
    655378169398
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame /Rear Shock/Exhaust Bracket Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail32,700 miles (+246)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    863360816940
    • MajorFront Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Lower Plastics (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Top Box (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame /Rear Shock/Exhaust Bracket Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass32,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    160262027200
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail32,454 miles (+162)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    683091260883
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly revs when turning left (6.2.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass32,292 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,292 miles
    Test number
    514909779641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,050 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    151758161461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail32,030 miles (+6,962)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    889809631712
    • DangerousRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass25,068 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,068 miles
    Test number
    820416306819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,058 miles (+1,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    327151204766
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass23,956 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    780489516662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,905 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    151050603829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,823 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,823 miles
    Test number
    698945867688
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  13. Fail21,821 miles (+5)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    231506335554
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Fail21,816 miles (+406)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,816 miles
    Test number
    763479283032
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass21,410 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,410 miles
    Test number
    329304305450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,276 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,276 miles
    Test number
    506906694168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,802 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,802 miles
    Test number
    919044593174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,788 miles (+912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,788 miles
    Test number
    968353773166
    • FailureRear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

  19. Pass17,876 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    485832772145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,874 miles (+2,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,874 miles
    Test number
    209251572108
    • FailureRear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

  21. Pass15,848 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    445190601280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,226 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,226 miles
    Test number
    440583337261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,417 miles
    Test number
    170115736298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T517 BGU

Does T517 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T517 BGU expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T517 BGU?
The MOT on T517 BGU expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T517 BGU done?
T517 BGU was recorded at 32,709 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 960 miles a year.
Has T517 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T517 BGU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T517 BGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T517 BGU find?
T517 BGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose; rear motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /rear shock/exhaust bracket corroded.

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