Honda Xr400 (2000)
2000 Honda Xr400
CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Xr400. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda XR400 passes its MOT first time at 81.6%, just above the UK average of 80%, which signals solid baseline reliability for a bike of this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at a low 12.7%, so structural and safety concerns are relatively uncommon in the used market.
These machines typically rack up only 9,182 miles on average—fairly modest for a 24-year-old off-roader—and when they do fail, it's usually minor stuff: 1.78 failures per vehicle but 5.8 advisories suggesting wear items rather than serious faults. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system and suspension components, which historically show up in the advisory logs most often.
What to check before buying a 2000 Honda Xr400
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Honda Xr400 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Honda Xr400 vehicles fall between 4,731 and 10,888 miles.
2000 Honda Xr400 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda Xr400
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.5%
Chain guard missing
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26.9%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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26.5%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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24.5%
Exhaust noisy
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17.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.3%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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16.9%
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose.
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16.9%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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