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N711 BEG

1996 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 BEG
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 3 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023
Pass 20 Jan 2022 147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 1,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 1,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,012 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 19,012 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 17,148 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

N/S Frame Has Welding Repair

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,148 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

N/S Frame Has Welding Repair

Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

both tyres fitted are off road tyres (nobblies) but both have the E mark on them

the number plate is loose but still secure & not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,850 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,850 miles

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,850 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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N711 BEG is a 1996 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N711 BEG, 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.

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What year was N711 BEG registered?

N711 BEG is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 25 July 1996.

Is N711 BEG safe to buy?

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