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M401 BMA

1997 Honda Rvf 400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,783 mi
Last recorded34,783 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Rvf 40030,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 BMA
MakeHonda
ModelRvf 400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,783 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 33,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,614 miles

rear no plate letters/numbers starting to crack.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,614 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

rear no plate letters/numbers starting to crack.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,243 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,234 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 20,234 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery flat, recommend charging, or new battery fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,930 miles

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

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

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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M401 BMA is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M401 BMA, 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 M401 BMA registered?

M401 BMA is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is M401 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 BMA 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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