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P791 HRB

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,092 mi
Last recorded23,092 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 HRB
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 23,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 22,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,132 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 21,420 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 21,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 18,107 miles

front tyre starting to perish.

lower chain roller missing.

Fail 22 May 2015 18,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

front tyre starting to perish.

lower chain roller missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,759 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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P791 HRB is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P791 HRB, 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 P791 HRB registered?

P791 HRB is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P791 HRB safe to buy?

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