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Y296 NVV

2001 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,065 mi
Last recorded18,065 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XR4007,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 NVV
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 18,065 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 17,218 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 17,189 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 17,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,107 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 15,171 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

slight front brake bind

slight rear brake judder

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,985 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))

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,992 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,350 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 9,319 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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Y296 NVV is a 2001 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y296 NVV, 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.

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What year was Y296 NVV registered?

Y296 NVV is a 2001 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y296 NVV safe to buy?

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