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HF05 BWJ

2005 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,391 mi
Last recorded9,391 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XR4005,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BWJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 9,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 9,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 9,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre cracked

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 9,155 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

frok gaitors fitted not allowing inspection

front tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Jun 2022 9,128 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

frok gaitors fitted not allowing inspection

front tyre side wall perished

Pass 6 Oct 2020 8,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 8,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 7,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,429 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 7,412 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 6,975 miles

horn tone poor

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,222 miles

front & rear wheel bearing worn & slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,169 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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HF05 BWJ is a 2005 Honda XR400 in Red with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 5,719 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 HF05 BWJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 BWJ registered?

HF05 BWJ is a 2005 Honda XR400, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is HF05 BWJ safe to buy?

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