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DX03 VLF

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,157 mi
Last recorded25,157 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VLF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 25,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,018 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 25,018 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 23,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,296 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,639 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,639 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 6,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 5,303 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,825 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Speedometer drive incorrectly fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 3,822 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Speedometer drive incorrectly fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 2,457 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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DX03 VLF is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 VLF, 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 DX03 VLF registered?

DX03 VLF is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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