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P742 DNN

1996 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,809 mi
Last recorded25,809 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 DNN
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 21,059 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 20,921 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,921 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 20,921 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,921 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,921 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,921 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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P742 DNN is a 1996 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P742 DNN, 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.

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What year was P742 DNN registered?

P742 DNN is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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