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N417 BJM

1997 Honda Rvf 400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,830 mi
Last recorded23,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Rvf 40030,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 BJM
MakeHonda
ModelRvf 400
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 23,636 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,110 miles

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

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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N417 BJM is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N417 BJM, 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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N417 BJM is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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