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L509 XOU

1994 Honda RVF400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,085 mi
Last recorded43,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Honda RVF40027,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 42,362 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,946 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Nov 2009 41,946 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,890 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,320 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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L509 XOU is a 1994 Honda RVF400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L509 XOU, 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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What year was L509 XOU registered?

L509 XOU is a 1994 Honda RVF400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L509 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 XOU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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