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R654 RFR

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 RFR
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026
Pass 25 Apr 2025

Chain guard missing ()

Lights etc taped over at time of test. "DAYTIME USE ONLY"

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 6 Jan 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021

front and rear tyres are motocross type but not unsuitable

Pass 21 Aug 2020

Chain guard missing ()

Off road machine, no direction indicators fitted at time of test.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swing arm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019
Pass 6 Dec 2017
Fail 11 Nov 2017

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose x1 (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose x4 (4.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 1,539 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 333 miles

Centre Front no lights at time of test

Centre Rear no lights at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2013

no indectors fited at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2007
Fail 26 May 2007

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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R654 RFR is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R654 RFR, 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 R654 RFR registered?

R654 RFR is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R654 RFR safe to buy?

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