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S977 BTL

1998 Honda RVF400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda RVF40025,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 BTL
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 46,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,575 miles

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

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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S977 BTL is a 1998 Honda RVF400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S977 BTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S977 BTL registered?

S977 BTL is a 1998 Honda RVF400, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S977 BTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S977 BTL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S977 BTL have outstanding finance?

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