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PO53 KVV

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,800 mi
Last recorded19,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KVV
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 18,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 18,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 18,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,794 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 17,794 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 17,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,830 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 May 2013 15,830 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,723 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 14,702 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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PO53 KVV is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PO53 KVV, 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.

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What year was PO53 KVV registered?

PO53 KVV is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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