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S466 AAW

1998 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,971 mi
Last recorded43,971 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 AAW
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 43,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 43,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,994 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2006 24,584 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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S466 AAW is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S466 AAW, 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 S466 AAW registered?

S466 AAW is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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