SUZUKI AN 400 X
Pass rate over time
The AN 400 X's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.0 points since 2006, 87.0% to 85.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage AN 400 X passes first time 91.9% of the time; by 20k that's 73.7%.
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 X
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
39 | 50.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 13 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 13 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 5.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 5.2 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 5.2 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 1.3 |
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 X beats 3 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 X.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (86.3% pass). Weakest: 2000 (79.1%).
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.