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R254 BNM

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 BNM
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 7,875 miles

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

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

no chain guard fitted (not required)

off road bike designed to carry rider only (no indicators fitted)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,875 miles

no chain guard fitted (not required)

off road bike designed to carry rider only (no indicators fitted)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,697 miles

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

REAR NUMBERPLATE TOO SMALL.

Fail 23 Aug 2005 6,165 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 6,165 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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R254 BNM is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R254 BNM, 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 R254 BNM registered?

R254 BNM is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R254 BNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 BNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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