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R669 SBL

1999 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,380 mi
Last recorded29,380 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda RVF40028,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 SBL
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 29,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 29,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,904 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 27,904 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,816 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,066 miles

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

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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R669 SBL is a 1999 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R669 SBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R669 SBL registered?

R669 SBL is a 1999 Honda RVF400, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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The MOT history for R669 SBL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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