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N849 JCA

1998 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 JCA
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,069 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,411 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,632 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 36,626 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 92,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 92,474 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 86,485 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 81,547 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 81,547 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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N849 JCA is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N849 JCA, 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 N849 JCA registered?

N849 JCA is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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