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VO03 FBJ

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,542 mi
Last recorded23,542 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FBJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 22,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 20,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 20,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Shock (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,184 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 16,666 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,666 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,920 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,646 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 13,642 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,352 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 12,352 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,984 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,727 miles

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

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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VO03 FBJ is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 6,474 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 VO03 FBJ, 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 23 years old, this Honda XR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO03 FBJ registered?

VO03 FBJ is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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