MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
gear peg lose
Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
gear peg lose
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda XR400?
Based on 15,679 MOT tests across 1,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 CFB is a 1997 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R53 CFB, 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 R53 CFB registered?
R53 CFB is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R53 CFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 CFB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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