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R308 UYB

1997 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 UYB
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 8,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,075 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 12,075 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,696 miles

Rear suspension bush 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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R308 UYB is a 1997 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R308 UYB, 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 R308 UYB registered?

R308 UYB is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R308 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 UYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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