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P838 JKW

1996 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,971 mi
Last recorded3,971 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda XR4008,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 JKW
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 3,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 3,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 3,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 3,369 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 3,369 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 2,795 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 2,655 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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P838 JKW is a 1996 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P838 JKW, 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 P838 JKW registered?

P838 JKW is a 1996 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P838 JKW safe to buy?

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