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P141 PNC

1997 Honda Fireblade

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 PNC
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 40,379 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,978 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 39,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 36,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2007 33,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,458 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?

Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
945
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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P141 PNC is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 27,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Fireblade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P141 PNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fireblade typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P141 PNC registered?

P141 PNC is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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