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R514 YAL

1998 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,016 mi
Last recorded1,016 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 YAL
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 1,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,571 miles

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

daytime mot

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,570 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY

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

Pass 6 May 2009 18,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,564 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,564 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2006 17,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,116 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R514 YAL is a 1998 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R514 YAL, 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 R514 YAL registered?

R514 YAL is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R514 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 YAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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