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1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,595 mi
Last recorded7,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 BTC
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 7,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 7,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 7,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 7,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,147 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 6,147 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 13,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R356 BTC is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R356 BTC, 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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R356 BTC is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R356 BTC safe to buy?

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