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R261 DWS

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front oil around fork leg gaiter unable to see seal

Pass 13 Jan 2012

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lights masked off at time of test

no speedo fitted

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 13 Jan 2012

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lights masked off at time of test

no speedo fitted

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 5 Nov 2005 10,298 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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R261 DWS is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc 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 R261 DWS, 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 R261 DWS registered?

R261 DWS is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R261 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 DWS 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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