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L153 HKN

1998 Honda RVF400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,738 mi
Last recorded25,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 HKN
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,738 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2013 24,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,370 miles

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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L153 HKN is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 25,032 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 L153 HKN, 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 28 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L153 HKN registered?

L153 HKN is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is L153 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L153 HKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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