MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
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)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
gear lever damaged but still useable
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Xr?
Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 LJT is a 1997 Honda Xr in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 7,703 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 LJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R961 LJT registered?
R961 LJT is a 1997 Honda Xr, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R961 LJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R961 LJT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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