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P502 GCH

1997 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023

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

Pass 31 May 2022
Fail 31 May 2022

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021
Fail 2 Jun 2021

Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2015

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jul 2011

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 43 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 39 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 7,170 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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P502 GCH is a 1997 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P502 GCH, 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 P502 GCH registered?

P502 GCH is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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