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P857 BFH

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,883 mi
Last recorded7,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 BFH
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 7,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 7,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,883 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 7,883 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 7,883 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 7,883 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 7,883 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,883 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Sep 2005 7,883 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P857 BFH is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P857 BFH, 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 P857 BFH registered?

P857 BFH is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P857 BFH safe to buy?

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