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P502 GTF

1997 Honda Fireblade

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 GTF
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 46,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,779 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,382 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,518 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,158 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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P502 GTF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P502 GTF, 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 P502 GTF registered?

P502 GTF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P502 GTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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