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R301 YDV

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 YDV
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 27 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2020

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018
Pass 26 Aug 2017

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 10 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 96 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011
Pass 23 Sep 2010

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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R301 YDV is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R301 YDV, 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 R301 YDV registered?

R301 YDV is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R301 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 YDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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