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OY52 YSW

2002 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,436 mi
Last recorded15,436 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XR4006,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YSW
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 14,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 14,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 14,175 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 14,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 13,855 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 13,299 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,932 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 11,091 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 203 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Nov 2008
Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,485 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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OY52 YSW is a 2002 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OY52 YSW, 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.

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OY52 YSW is a 2002 Honda XR400, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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