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R259 OHG

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,872 mi
Last recorded14,872 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 OHG
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 12,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 12,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 12,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose roller missing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 11,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 10,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 10,834 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 10,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 8,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 8,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,453 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 8,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,367 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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R259 OHG is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R259 OHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R259 OHG registered?

R259 OHG is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R259 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 OHG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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