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R476 COU

1997 Honda Xr

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,720 mi
Last recorded4,720 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Xr7,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 COU
MakeHonda
ModelXr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,720 miles

center shock top bush slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2025 4,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 4,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 4,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 4,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 4,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 3,837 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 3,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 3,221 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 3,073 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,830 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 2,830 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 2,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 2,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 2,591 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2011 2,591 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Honda Xr?

Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
wheel bearings have excessive free play 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre is unsuitable 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
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R476 COU is a 1997 Honda Xr in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 7,703 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R476 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R476 COU registered?

R476 COU is a 1997 Honda Xr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R476 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 COU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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