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P417 UNW

1997 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 UNW
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,638 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,174 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,206 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,204 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,788 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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P417 UNW is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P417 UNW, 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 P417 UNW registered?

P417 UNW is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P417 UNW safe to buy?

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