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R671 ERL

1998 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,167 mi
Last recorded31,167 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 ERL
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,167 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,167 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,370 miles

Chain guard missing

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork deals.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,360 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Both handgrips WORN.

Chain guard missing

Fork gaitors fitted-unableto inspect fork seals.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,287 miles

Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to seefork seals.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,553 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mudguard insecure

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see fork seals

Fail 6 Jul 2007 23,553 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mudguard insecure

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see fork seals

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,431 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R671 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R671 ERL, 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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R671 ERL is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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