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S48 APJ

1999 Honda XR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

16,634 mi
Last recorded16,634 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XR4008,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 16,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 14,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,186 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 14,186 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 11,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 9,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 709 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 709 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 521 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 240 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 240 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 131 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 103 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 8,966 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 8,966 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 8,529 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 7,219 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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S48 APJ is a 1999 Honda XR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 8,742 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 S48 APJ, 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 27 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S48 APJ registered?

S48 APJ is a 1999 Honda XR400, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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