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2004 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,784 mi
Last recorded11,784 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda XR4005,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 EUR
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 11,784 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 11,254 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 11,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 10,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 10,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front wheel sounds slightly rough when wheel spun

Fail 13 Jun 2019 10,178 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted connecting link also tight (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested no dip or main beam working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing front spindle 4 bolt clamps,one has 1 nut missing,other has 2 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure rear fixing bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front wheel sounds slightly rough when wheel spun

Fail 19 Jul 2017 9,925 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,204 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,298 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 6,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 6,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,421 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 4,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 4,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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GK53 EUR is a 2004 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 5,569 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 GK53 EUR, 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 22 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 EUR is a 2004 Honda XR400, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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