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L194 PRB

1998 Honda RVF400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,246 mi
Last recorded34,246 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 PRB
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 34,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 34,243 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,938 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 31,392 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 29,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 29,627 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel rim slightly scuffed on left hand side

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Right hand steering lock stop slightly damaged.Steering turns slightly more than it should

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,939 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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L194 PRB is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L194 PRB, 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 L194 PRB registered?

L194 PRB is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 29 March 1998.

Is L194 PRB safe to buy?

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