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MA51 GVW

2002 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,327 mi
Last recorded13,327 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XR4006,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 GVW
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 13,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 13,307 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 13,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 12,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 11,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 11,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 11,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,679 miles

indicators not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,571 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012
Fail 24 Feb 2012

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,052 miles

slight play in the rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,002 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 9,002 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 7,698 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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MA51 GVW is a 2002 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 6,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 GVW, 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 24 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA51 GVW registered?

MA51 GVW is a 2002 Honda XR400, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is MA51 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 GVW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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