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N490 EYD

1998 Honda RVF400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,813 mi
Last recorded70,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 EYD
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 70,570 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,133 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 70,133 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 69,860 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,523 miles

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,243 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,179 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 45,170 miles

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

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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N490 EYD is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 25,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N490 EYD, 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 28 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N490 EYD registered?

N490 EYD is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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