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WJ52 HNW

2002 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

7,702 mi
Last recorded7,702 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XR4006,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HNW
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 7,702 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Lights etc. taped over at time of test. "DAYTIME USE ONLY"

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 7,473 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 31 Aug 2024 7,450 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 24 Jan 2023 7,415 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 7,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 6,868 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 6,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 6,511 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 5,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 4,947 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 4,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 4,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 3,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 3,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 722 miles

Drive chain fairly well worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 722 miles

Drive chain fairly well worn

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,145 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 4,145 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators not fitted (Single seat machine)

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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WJ52 HNW is a 2002 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda XR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 6,780 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 WJ52 HNW, 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 24 years old, this Honda XR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 HNW is a 2002 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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