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RJ51 BUD

2001 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,812 mi
Last recorded8,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XR4007,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BUD
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 8,812 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 8,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 8,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

lights masked off

Pass 4 Aug 2016 8,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 8,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 5,773 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 3,382 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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RJ51 BUD is a 2001 Honda XR400 in Red with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,581 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 RJ51 BUD, 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 25 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ51 BUD is a 2001 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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