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HY51 GKF

2001 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,227 mi
Last recorded19,227 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XR4007,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GKF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,044 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 9,045 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 8,622 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

off road use

Pass 28 Feb 2013 8,622 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

off road use

Pass 1 Dec 2011 6,782 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,749 miles

number plate angle (numbers could easly be miss read

Fail 6 Mar 2007 421,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

number plate angle (numbers could easly be miss read

front disc grinds on caliper reaction bracket

Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,749 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 6,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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HY51 GKF is a 2001 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,581 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 HY51 GKF, 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 25 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY51 GKF registered?

HY51 GKF is a 2001 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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