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YR52 XTV

2002 Honda XR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,772 mi
Last recorded26,772 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XR4006,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 XTV
MakeHonda
ModelXR400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 26,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,243 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy at central position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perished.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose Several wheel spokes loose. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 23,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,947 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 11,947 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,886 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,796 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 9,796 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 8,552 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)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 7,110 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 6,015 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 5,502 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,058 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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YR52 XTV is a 2002 Honda XR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR52 XTV, 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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What year was YR52 XTV registered?

YR52 XTV is a 2002 Honda XR400, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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