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P400 SJA

1996 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,913 mi
Last recorded19,913 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 SJA
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 19,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 19,913 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 18,877 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 17,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 17,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 16,774 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 9,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,015 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,672 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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P400 SJA is a 1996 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P400 SJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P400 SJA registered?

P400 SJA is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P400 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 SJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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