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R636 NCF

1997 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda XR4008,842 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 NCF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024

Indicators not fitted as motorcycle is designed for off-road use.

Speedometer not fitted as motorcycle is designed for off-road use.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32 miles

only used during daylight hours, and • not used at times of seriously reduced visibilit

Fail 24 Nov 2016 32 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

only used during daylight hours, and • not used at times of seriously reduced visibilit

Fail 6 Jul 2015 2,645 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,645 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 2,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009
Fail 15 Apr 2009

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R636 NCF is a 1997 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R636 NCF, 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 R636 NCF registered?

R636 NCF is a 1997 Honda XR400, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R636 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 NCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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