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P123 WUB

1997 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,866 mi
Last recorded39,866 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Blackbird32,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 WUB
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,866 miles

Central Front Radiator excessively corroded

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Oil feed pipes excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,352 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 38,352 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced More than 50% LEDs not working (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,590 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 36,590 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 34,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 31,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,817 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 21,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,443 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?

Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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P123 WUB is a 1997 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Blackbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 WUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P123 WUB registered?

P123 WUB is a 1997 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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