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P954 XYG

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,614 mi
Last recorded14,614 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 XYG
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 14,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 14,614 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,614 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slider bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,614 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

no indicators fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,614 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 14,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb blown (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,616 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Number plate undersize

Fail 23 Feb 2018 14,616 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Number plate undersize

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm bearings worn. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2016 14,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding.

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm bearings worn. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,614 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 14,614 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 14,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,614 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2008
Pass 11 Aug 2007 10,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P954 XYG is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P954 XYG, 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 P954 XYG registered?

P954 XYG is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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