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P458 YAE

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

963 mi
Last recorded963 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 YAE
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 963 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 946 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 912 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 841 miles

Daylight mot(lights taped over at time of test)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 841 miles

Daylight mot(lights taped over at time of test)

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022

Carried out the MOT for Daytime use only

Fail 18 Mar 2022

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

when pressing horn button, lights turn off

Pass 19 Apr 2017

direction indicators not fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

direction indicators not fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no front brake light switch

Fail 28 Jul 2012

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no front brake light switch

Pass 12 Apr 2011
Pass 16 Feb 2010
Pass 24 Jun 2008
Pass 27 Feb 2007

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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P458 YAE is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P458 YAE, 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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What year was P458 YAE registered?

P458 YAE is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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