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R546 XBT

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,984 mi
Last recorded12,984 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 XBT
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 12,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 12,868 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 12,620 miles

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 12,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 12,089 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 11,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 11,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 11,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 11,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 11,367 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 11,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,876 miles

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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R546 XBT is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R546 XBT, 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 R546 XBT registered?

R546 XBT is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R546 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 XBT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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