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R131 WNT

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 WNT
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023
Fail 20 Dec 2023

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022

this vehicle is only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Pass 6 Oct 2017

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015

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

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

this motorcycle can only be used in day light hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Fail 21 Oct 2015

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

this motorcycle can only be used in day light hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 18,796 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,557 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 5,557 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 4,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,783 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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R131 WNT is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 8,622 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 R131 WNT, 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 28 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 WNT registered?

R131 WNT is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R131 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 WNT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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