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R174 ERF

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,108 mi
Last recorded18,108 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 ERF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

daytime use only

Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,108 miles

daytime use only

Pass 28 Dec 2023 18,108 miles

daytime use only

Pass 12 Aug 2022 18,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,108 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

daytime use only

Fail 2 Jul 2021 18,108 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

daytime use only

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 17,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,906 miles

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

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

no number plate light fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 16,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,418 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,418 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,375 miles

advise both rear indicators slightly discoloured (white light)

advise number plate light inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,140 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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R174 ERF is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R174 ERF, 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 R174 ERF registered?

R174 ERF is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R174 ERF safe to buy?

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