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DF52 AUC

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,924 mi
Last recorded21,924 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 AUC
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 21,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,266 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 20,266 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 18,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 16,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 16,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 14,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 12,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 8,665 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 8,665 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 7,501 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 5,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 4,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,803 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 2,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 2,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 1,142 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 25 Mar 2006 1,136 miles

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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DF52 AUC is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF52 AUC, 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 DF52 AUC registered?

DF52 AUC is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is DF52 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 AUC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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