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AV52 RLX

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,196 mi
Last recorded14,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RLX
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 14,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 13,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,507 miles

Rear Chain guard slightly loose bolt missing from chain guard (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,404 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,107 miles

Clutch cable adjuster mounting damaged.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,151 miles

Clutch lever adjuster damaged.

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 9,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 9,090 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 8,312 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 7,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 7,976 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)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 4,978 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

rear wheel bearings have slight play

How Reliable is the Honda XR400?

Based on 15,679 MOT tests across 1,711 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 236
wheel bearings have excessive free play 203
Tyre is unsuitable 181
wheel bearings have excessive free play 170
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 134
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AV52 RLX is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 6,474 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 Honda XR400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 RLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV52 RLX registered?

AV52 RLX is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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