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P162 HCC

1996 Honda XR400

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

929 mi
Last recorded929 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 HCC
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 1,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,252 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 1,252 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 1,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 1,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 942 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 942 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

machine heavily modified

non standard exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2014

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

machine heavily modified

non standard exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 11,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,164 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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P162 HCC is a 1996 Honda XR400 in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P162 HCC, 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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P162 HCC is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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