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P247 DNL

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,624 mi
Last recorded24,624 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 DNL
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 24,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 24,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 24,625 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 24,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,624 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 24,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2009 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,546 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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P247 DNL is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 8,842 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 P247 DNL, 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 29 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P247 DNL is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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