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NV51 XEN

2001 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,988 mi
Last recorded7,988 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XR4007,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XEN
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 7,988 miles

day light use only

Pass 14 Mar 2025 7,940 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 7,846 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 7,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,842 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 7,842 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 7,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 7,840 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,786 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Feb 2012 7,786 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,668 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 5,920 miles

G/lever loose.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,920 miles

G/lever loose.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,729 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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NV51 XEN is a 2001 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV51 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV51 XEN?

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What year was NV51 XEN registered?

NV51 XEN is a 2001 Honda XR400, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is NV51 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 XEN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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