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Honda RVF400

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1996 · 400 cc

L40 RVFMOT history

L40 RVF is a multi-colour petrol Honda RVF400 first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 33,287 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
33,287 km
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
889 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
RVF400
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
400 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RVF was last recorded at 33,287 km on 13 Apr 2026, 243 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,044 km · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
243 km
Average per year
889 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,287 km
  • 2025 – 33,044 km
  • 2024 – 32,818 km
  • 2023 – 32,648 km
  • 2022 – 32,340 km
  • 2020 – 31,247 km
  • 2015 – 31,236 km
  • 2014 – 31,165 km
  • 2013 – 31,144 km
  • 2012 – 30,859 km
  • 2009 – 25,470 km
  • 2008 – 17,045 km
  • 2007 – 16,921 km
  • 2006 – 15,809 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,287 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,287 km (+243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    33,287 km
    Test number
    495608326256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,044 km (+226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    33,044 km
    Test number
    356439712019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,818 km (+170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,818 km
    Test number
    756025685174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,648 km (+308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,648 km
    Test number
    771635182693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,340 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,340 km
    Test number
    835885303236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,340 km (+1,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,340 km
    Test number
    107782881185
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass31,247 km (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,247 km
    Test number
    301742343458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,236 km (+71)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,236 km
    Test number
    398748915284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,165 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,165 km
    Test number
    989241134236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,144 km (+285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,144 km
    Test number
    826184133277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,859 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,859 km
    Test number
    105967632236
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  12. Pass30,859 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,859 km
    Test number
    287947832266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,231 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    135180431246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    761992130284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,470 km (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,470 km
    Test number
    340651439227
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  16. Pass17,045 km (+124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,045 km
    Test number
    110566428289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,921 km (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,921 km
    Test number
    434712137257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,809 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,809 km
    Test number
    622541036249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,809 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,809 km
    Test number
    821491336209
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Questions about L40 RVF

Does L40 RVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RVF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RVF?
The MOT on L40 RVF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RVF done?
L40 RVF was recorded at 33,287 km at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 889 km a year.
Has L40 RVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RVF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 RVF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 RVF find?
L40 RVF passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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