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R299 TAU

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

857 mi
Last recorded857 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

machine tested as day time use only as no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2018

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

machine tested as day time use only

Pass 13 Apr 2017

tested as day time use only with no lights or winkers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2016 180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 8,223 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

machine does not start

Pass 13 May 2013 7,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 7,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 7,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 6,973 miles

operation of handle bar switch for efficiancy

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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R299 TAU 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 R299 TAU, 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 R299 TAU registered?

R299 TAU is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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