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L453 WPN

2002 Honda RVF400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,521 mi
Last recorded67,521 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda RVF40028,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 WPN
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 66,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 66,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 66,135 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 63,743 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 62,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 61,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,026 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 59,704 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 58,722 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 57,531 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,301 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,341 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rose joints on gearchange push rod worn

Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,341 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

rose joints on gearchange push rod worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,173 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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L453 WPN is a 2002 Honda RVF400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,566 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 L453 WPN, 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 24 years old, this Honda RVF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L453 WPN is a 2002 Honda RVF400, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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