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P544 OWF

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,665 mi
Last recorded15,665 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 OWF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 15,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 14,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 14,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 14,234 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 14,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 13,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 12,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 10,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,863 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 7,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 7,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,863 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,863 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 7,863 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 7,863 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 21 Oct 2006 7,361 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,361 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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P544 OWF is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P544 OWF, 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 P544 OWF registered?

P544 OWF is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P544 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 OWF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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