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RX55 UGE

2005 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

17,001 mi
Last recorded17,001 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XR4005,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UGE
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 17,001 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 17,001 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust marks out of line (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected no return bars left (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 15,733 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 15,733 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 14,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 13,574 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 13,574 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate inscription illegible plate very cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 13,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel fractured crack on alloy rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 11,629 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can clamp fitted incorrectly (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 11,629 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can clamp fitted incorrectly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 9,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 8,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 8,014 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 7,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 6,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 6,196 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 5,299 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 5,299 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 1,161 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 1,102 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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RX55 UGE is a 2005 Honda XR400 in Red with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 5,719 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 RX55 UGE, 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 21 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX55 UGE is a 2005 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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