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P517 HAY

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,830 mi
Last recorded1,830 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 HAY
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 1,830 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside FOOT REST DROOP

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 1,248 miles

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose DROOPING (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 233 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside FOOT REST DROOPING

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 233 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside FOOT REST DROOPING

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal insecure SPLIT PIN MISSING (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 112 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 112 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 9 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED, MACHINE INTENDED FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 9 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested REAR BRAKE NOT WORKING (1.2.1 (g))

NO LIGHTS FITTED, MACHINE INTENDED FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 9 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 9 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2012

Lights masked over.Daytime test

No speed fitted

Fail 3 May 2012

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Lights masked over.Daytime test

No speed fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 67 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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P517 HAY is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P517 HAY, 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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P517 HAY is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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