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P347 PKJ

1999 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,944 mi
Last recorded49,944 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda RVF40028,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 PKJ
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 47,686 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 45,232 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,082 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,480 miles

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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P347 PKJ is a 1999 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,570 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 P347 PKJ, 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 27 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P347 PKJ is a 1999 Honda RVF400, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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