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P342 CFT

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

653 mi
Last recorded653 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 CFT
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 18,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 18,033 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2016

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front sprocket guard missing

Pass 19 Sep 2014

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front engine mount is missing a bolt

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tank loose

Fail 11 Sep 2014

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front engine mount is missing a bolt

Headlamp pattern is incorrect

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tank loose

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,801 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P342 CFT is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P342 CFT, 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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P342 CFT is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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