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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1994 · 398 cc

L42 LCWMOT history

L42 LCW is a multi-colour petrol Honda RVF first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 41,462 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
41,462 km
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
193 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 LCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
RVF
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
398 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 LCW was last recorded at 41,462 km on 1 Aug 2025, 1,149 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,313 km · 8 Nov 2012
Between the last two tests
1,149 km
Average per year
193 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,462 km
  • 2012 – 40,313 km
  • 2009 – 38,767 km
  • 2008 – 38,368 km
  • 2007 – 38,051 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,462 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,462 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    41,462 km
    Test number
    303809328448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass41,359 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    809402333714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass41,211 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    823198438666
    • MinorStop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail41,211 miles (+41)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    993704099514
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass41,170 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    214014415024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,004 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    779354115127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    557609713362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,313 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,313 km
    Test number
    739033912340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,902 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    696890731379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    961663900354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,767 km (+399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,767 km
    Test number
    751821139359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,368 km (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,368 km
    Test number
    404836528329
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  13. Pass38,051 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,051 km
    Test number
    853114937366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    242043416330
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about L42 LCW

Does L42 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 LCW expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 LCW?
The MOT on L42 LCW expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 LCW done?
L42 LCW was recorded at 41,462 km at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 193 km a year.
Has L42 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 LCW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L42 LCW 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 L42 LCW find?
L42 LCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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