Honda Xr400
MotorcycleFrom 582 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a wheel bearing with excessive play, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a wheel bearing with excessive play, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| audible warning not working | 3 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xr400s tested had between 5,216 and 14,317 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,543 median miles, the Xr400 has 0.181 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Xr400 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Xr400 has a 84.5% MOT pass rate based on 582 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Xr400?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Xr400 is a wheel bearing with excessive play, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Xr400 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Xr400 is 8,543 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,216 and 14,317 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.