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PL03 EXS

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,525 mi
Last recorded10,525 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EXS
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 10,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 10,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 9,024 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 9,024 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 8,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 2,463 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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PL03 EXS is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 6,474 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 PL03 EXS, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL03 EXS?

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What year was PL03 EXS registered?

PL03 EXS is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is PL03 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 EXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL03 EXS have outstanding finance?

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