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R557 BLC

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 BLC
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026
Pass 26 Mar 2025
Pass 30 Mar 2024
Pass 4 Mar 2023
Fail 4 Mar 2023

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020
Pass 1 Feb 2019
Pass 6 Jul 2017
Pass 2 Jun 2016
Pass 3 Aug 2015 5,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 2,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 2,448 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

engine cuts out in left lock

Pass 17 Jan 2012 2,158 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

no chain guard fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2011 2,158 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front mudguard loose in fastenings which are secure

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 2,158 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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R557 BLC is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R557 BLC, 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 R557 BLC registered?

R557 BLC is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R557 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 BLC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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