SUZUKI AN 400 L1
Pass rate over time
The AN 400 L1's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.6 points since 2015, 92.1% to 87.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage AN 400 L1 passes first time 94.3% of the time; by 20k that's 81.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a AN 400 L1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
26 | 59.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 9.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 6.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| wheels |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 2.3 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 2.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the AN 400 L1 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, SUZUKI GS500, SUZUKI AN400).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the AN 400 L1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.3% pass). Weakest: 2011 (86.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.