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L187 YNV

1997 Honda Rvf 400

Purple Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,287 mi
Last recorded22,287 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Rvf 40030,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 YNV
MakeHonda
ModelRvf 400
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,434 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 17,434 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,295 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 13,773 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,162 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

How Reliable is the Honda Rvf 400?

Based on 904 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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L187 YNV is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400 in Purple with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Rvf 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,827 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 Rvf 400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L187 YNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rvf 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Rvf 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L187 YNV registered?

L187 YNV is a 1997 Honda Rvf 400, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is L187 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 YNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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