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P612 JRY

1997 Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,986 mi
Last recorded51,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 JRY
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,986 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,587 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 49,469 miles

reduced damping effect on rear shock

Pass 6 May 2021 49,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 47,541 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,179 miles

Rear no. plate slightly small

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,179 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear no. plate slightly small

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,534 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,499 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 38,438 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 May 2010 38,438 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,729 miles

headrace bearings have slight notchy feeling to them.

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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P612 JRY is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Multi-colour with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P612 JRY, 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 P612 JRY registered?

P612 JRY is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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