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W972 KJL

2000 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,610 mi
Last recorded7,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XR4008,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 KJL
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 7,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 7,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 7,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,343 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 5,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 5,735 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 4,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 4,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 3,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 3,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 2,722 miles

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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W972 KJL is a 2000 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 8,575 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 W972 KJL, 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 26 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W972 KJL registered?

W972 KJL is a 2000 Honda XR400, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W972 KJL safe to buy?

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