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R594 RJB

1998 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 RJB
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15 miles
Pass 18 May 2018

Rear Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,840 miles

Centre Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jun 2015 9,720 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 8,537 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 8,537 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,682 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 7,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake disc starting to crack

Fail 1 Oct 2010 6,718 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake disc starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,384 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 12,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 2,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,384 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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R594 RJB is a 1998 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R594 RJB, 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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R594 RJB is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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