Honda Xr400 (2005)
2005 Honda Xr400
CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Xr400. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda XR400 passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.6% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, signalling solid inherent reliability for a nearly 20-year-old bike. Only 6.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests these machines don't harbour hidden safety gremlins.
With a median mileage of just 5,248 miles, these are clearly well-preserved examples—many likely garage queens or summer-only riders rather than hard-worked machines. The 1.28 average failures and 3.5 advisories per test indicate minor wear items (chain, sprockets, lights) rather than serious mechanical problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprises; when shopping, ask for service history and inspect the air filter and chain condition first.
What to check before buying a 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Honda Xr400 vehicles fall between 3,211 and 8,942 miles.
2005 Honda Xr400 — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
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 — 2005 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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30.8%
Exhaust noisy
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29.7%
Chain guard missing
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18.4%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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16.2%
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on
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15.1%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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13%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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12.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11.9%
Headlamp aim too high
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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