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R276 EDM

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,192 mi
Last recorded18,192 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 EDM
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 15,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 14,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 13,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 13,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 13,342 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 13,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 12,677 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 12,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 11,908 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 11,440 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,310 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 11,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 10,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,019 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 9,019 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,447 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,033 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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R276 EDM is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R276 EDM, 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 R276 EDM registered?

R276 EDM is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R276 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 EDM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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