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R658 RPY

1998 Honda Xr

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xr10,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 RPY
MakeHonda
ModelXr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 15,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 14,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 14,700 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 14,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 14,700 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 14,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 14,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 14,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 14,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 13,464 miles

no indicators fitted trials bike single seater

How Reliable is the Honda Xr?

Based on 4,199 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
wheel bearings have excessive free play 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre is unsuitable 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
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R658 RPY is a 1998 Honda Xr in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 10,866 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 Xr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R658 RPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R658 RPY registered?

R658 RPY is a 1998 Honda Xr, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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