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L128 HKO

1994 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,447 mi
Last recorded29,447 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Honda RVF40027,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 HKO
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

none standard exhaust can fitted

r/hand front peg slightly down

vehicle smells of petrol ,but cannot see any signs of leakage ,may be running slightly rich ,

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,447 miles

none standard exhaust can fitted

r/hand front peg slightly down

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

vehicle smells of petrol ,but cannot see any signs of leakage ,may be running slightly rich ,

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,859 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,025 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,898 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 37,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,630 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 16,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2008 16,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2007

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007

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

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

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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L128 HKO is a 1994 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,816 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 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 L128 HKO, 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 32 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L128 HKO is a 1994 Honda RVF400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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