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R291 AON

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

17,648 mi
Last recorded17,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 AON
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 17,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 17,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 16,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 16,116 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 16,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 16,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,057 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 14,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,606 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,958 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,958 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,668 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 9,665 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 5,382 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,092 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 4,092 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 3,031 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R291 AON is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R291 AON, 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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R291 AON is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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