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F185 RVL

1989 Honda CBR400RR

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,258 mi
Last recorded60,258 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR400RR43,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 RVL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR400RR
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,162 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing both caliper pad pin locking devices missing (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 57,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 57,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,007 miles

reg plate showing signs of starting to delaminate

Fail 26 May 2012 55,292 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

reg plate showing signs of starting to delaminate

Pass 26 May 2012 55,292 miles

reg plate showing signs of starting to delaminate

Fail 17 May 2011 53,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,402 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,401 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Upper Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Front wheel fitted in wrong direction

How Reliable is the Honda CBR400RR?

Based on 4,149 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
605
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Footrest missing 37
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F185 RVL is a 1989 Honda CBR400RR in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Honda CBR400RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 43,638 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 CBR400RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F185 RVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR400RR typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Honda CBR400RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F185 RVL registered?

F185 RVL is a 1989 Honda CBR400RR, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F185 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 RVL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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