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N559 FKE

1996 Honda XR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,532 mi
Last recorded4,532 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 FKE
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 4,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 4,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 4,471 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre off bead

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2016 4,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

both tyre's off bead

Pass 17 Jan 2015 4,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both tyres off bead

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 4,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 3,925 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 3,925 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

gear change loose

Pass 17 Dec 2011 3,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 3,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2006 1,412 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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N559 FKE is a 1996 Honda XR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 8,456 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 N559 FKE, 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 30 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 N559 FKE registered?

N559 FKE is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N559 FKE safe to buy?

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