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Suzuki AN400

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 385 cc

V56 DCWMOT history

V56 DCW is a blue petrol Suzuki AN400 first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 27,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
27,002 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
AN400
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
385 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 DCW was last recorded at 27,002 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,397 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,002 miles
  • 2025 – 26,397 miles
  • 2024 – 24,574 miles
  • 2023 – 23,234 miles
  • 2022 – 21,732 miles
  • 2020 – 21,694 miles
  • 2019 – 18,275 miles
  • 2018 – 17,687 miles
  • 2017 – 16,275 miles
  • 2016 – 12,680 miles
  • 2013 – 12,652 miles
  • 2011 – 12,630 miles
  • 2009 – 12,621 miles
  • 2008 – 11,619 miles
  • 2007 – 9,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,002 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,002 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    27,002 miles
    Test number
    234773255671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,397 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,397 miles
    Test number
    563361721077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,574 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,574 miles
    Test number
    324163377303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,234 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    419220216719
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail23,224 miles (+1,492)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,224 miles
    Test number
    337590390661
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass21,732 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,732 miles
    Test number
    525499572688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,694 miles (+3,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    348755309680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  8. Pass18,275 miles (+588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    107715867954
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass17,687 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,687 miles
    Test number
    908048288577
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass16,275 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    226676100556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,266 miles (+3,586)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,266 miles
    Test number
    792260000334
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators effect tail light (1.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/90/13 (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre low and worn out of shape 130/70/13

  12. Pass12,680 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,680 miles
    Test number
    677161647276
    • AdvisoryLower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

  13. Fail12,669 miles (+17)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,669 miles
    Test number
    486695163813
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass12,652 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,652 miles
    Test number
    835230333132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,630 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,630 miles
    Test number
    299966071025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,621 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,621 miles
    Test number
    582102419204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,619 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,619 miles
    Test number
    342404718175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,510 miles
    Test number
    853256317165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 DCW

Does V56 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 DCW is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 DCW?
The MOT on V56 DCW is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 DCW done?
V56 DCW was recorded at 27,002 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has V56 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 DCW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V56 DCW 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 V56 DCW find?
V56 DCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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