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K577 DRO

1999 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,078 mi
Last recorded40,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda RVF40028,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK577 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,078 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 39,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,936 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front & rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front & rear (5.2.3 (j))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both throttle and handle bar grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,586 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,294 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 38,294 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated lower joints (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,058 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

near side head lamp not working on dip or main beam.

side stand saftey rubber missing.

Pass 10 May 2012 37,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

left hand bar grip insecure but not able to come off handlebar

Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,942 miles

steering bearings slightly notchy.

How Reliable is the Honda RVF400?

Based on 3,191 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 47
reflector on motorcycle missing 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
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K577 DRO is a 1999 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda RVF400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K577 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda RVF400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K577 DRO registered?

K577 DRO is a 1999 Honda RVF400, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is K577 DRO safe to buy?

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