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R771 FCT

1998 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,672 mi
Last recorded9,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XR4008,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 FCT
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 9,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 9,672 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 9,672 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 May 2009 9,672 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,672 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,672 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 9,672 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 9,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,672 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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R771 FCT is a 1998 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R771 FCT, 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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How do I check the history of R771 FCT?

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What year was R771 FCT registered?

R771 FCT is a 1998 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R771 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 FCT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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