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L538 GNY

1999 Honda RVF400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,877 mi
Last recorded33,877 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda RVF40028,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 GNY
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 33,877 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 33,877 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,747 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

non road leagal alloy brake pipe unions fitted on all lines

Fail 19 May 2008 31,745 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

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

non road leagal alloy brake pipe unions fitted on all lines

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,664 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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L538 GNY is a 1999 Honda RVF400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,570 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 L538 GNY, 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 27 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L538 GNY registered?

L538 GNY is a 1999 Honda RVF400, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is L538 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 GNY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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