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L814 XHU

1997 Honda Rvf 400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Rvf 40030,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 XHU
MakeHonda
ModelRvf 400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,112 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,112 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 50,498 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 50,411 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

one rear stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,131 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Rvf 400?

Based on 904 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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L814 XHU is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Rvf 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,827 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 Rvf 400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L814 XHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rvf 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Rvf 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L814 XHU registered?

L814 XHU is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is L814 XHU safe to buy?

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