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P307 BTT

1997 Honda Fireblade

Yellow Petrol 927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,539 mi
Last recorded35,539 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 BTT
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine927cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 35,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 35,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,992 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 34,978 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Delaminating (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,405 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,351 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 32,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 31,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,446 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,016 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,860 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,834 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,362 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,362 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2009 26,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,020 miles

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

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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P307 BTT is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Yellow with a 927cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P307 BTT, 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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P307 BTT is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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