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VO52 DHF

2003 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,668 mi
Last recorded7,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XR4006,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DHF
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 7,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 7,596 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 905 miles

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 7,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 7,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 7,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,141 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 4,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 4,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 538 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 1,065 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 1,065 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2009 4,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 4,616 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,563 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 2,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 1,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,130 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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VO52 DHF is a 2003 Honda XR400 in Red with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO52 DHF, 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 VO52 DHF registered?

VO52 DHF is a 2003 Honda XR400, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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