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P288 MKN

1996 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,447 mi
Last recorded2,447 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 MKN
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 2,447 miles

Presented for test with headlight lens masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester. Not fitted with indicators or rear footrests - not required. Fitted with road legal - off road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 1,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 1,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 2,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 2,229 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front stop light switch does not function (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 1,361 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 1,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 1,349 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake disc worn below limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed front brake hose chafed though on outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation front position lamp does not come on with the rear one (4.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and bottom shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock fouling on headlight (2.1.4 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle does not return correctly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected rear brake caliper not in mounting slot (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear brake disc scored and worn due to rear pads being worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose not clipped under at front (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 4 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 4 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 19,331 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 17,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,295 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,033 miles

number plate lamp inop

Fail 14 Apr 2012 15,982 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

number plate lamp inop

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 13,332 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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P288 MKN is a 1996 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 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 P288 MKN, 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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P288 MKN is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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