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N789 AVO

1996 Honda RVF400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,372 mi
Last recorded28,372 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda RVF40028,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 AVO
MakeHonda
ModelRVF400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,205 miles

Left hand front mounting on front mudguard is broken

Fail 31 May 2018 28,205 miles

Left hand front mounting on front mudguard is broken

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,918 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 27,918 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Throttle didnt return when released when on full lock Offside (2.1.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front Brake Lever didnt emit a brake light (1.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,918 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel holding rear brake on (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering clutch lever fouling on clocks at full right hand lock (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective right hand lock (2.1.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,001 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,167 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,167 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,868 miles

play in front wheel bearings

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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N789 AVO is a 1996 Honda RVF400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda RVF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 28,205 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 N789 AVO, 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 30 years old, this Honda RVF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N789 AVO registered?

N789 AVO is a 1996 Honda RVF400, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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