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2001 Honda Xr400r MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xr400r models manufactured in 2001, based on 92 real MOT test results.

83.7%
Pass Rate
16.3%
Fail Rate
92
Total Tests
13,358
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2001 Honda Xr400r MOT Analysis

The 2001 Honda Xr400r has an MOT pass rate of 83.7% based on 92 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,358 miles on the odometer. With a 16.3% failure rate, the 2001 Xr400r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Honda Xr400r is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 1.1% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 1.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (92 tests)

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Xr400r page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Identification of the vehicle 1.1%
Motorcycle suspension 1.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Identification Of The Vehicle1.1%1
2Motorcycle Suspension1.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,358 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Identification of the vehicle0.81% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.81% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Identification of the vehicle0.811.1%1
Motorcycle suspension0.811.1%1

Mileage Statistics

13,358
Mean
12,278
Median
9,435
25th Percentile
15,909
75th Percentile
12.20% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2001 Honda Xr400r has an MOT pass rate of 83.7% based on 92 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,358 miles on the odometer. With a 16.3% failure rate, the 2001 Xr400r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Honda Xr400r, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 13,358 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Identification of the vehicle — 1.1% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Xr400r models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Motorcycle suspension — 1.1% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Xr400r models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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