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WA51 XLD

2001 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,763 mi
Last recorded18,763 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XR4007,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 XLD
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 18,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 18,040 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,026 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,026 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 14,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,401 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,333 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 8,555 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,555 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,325 miles

non uk beam patten

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,005 miles

non uk beam patten

Fail 7 Apr 2010 7,997 miles

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

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

non uk beam patten

Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,877 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,341 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,743 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 5,743 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

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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WA51 XLD is a 2001 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,581 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 WA51 XLD, 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 25 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 XLD registered?

WA51 XLD is a 2001 Honda XR400, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WA51 XLD safe to buy?

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