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P614 SAF

1997 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,100 mi
Last recorded1,100 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 SAF
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 1,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

dials attached with cable ties

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,239 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,168 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 May 2012 43,770 miles

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

exhaust is slighly rubbing on rear damper unit

Fail 31 May 2012 43,770 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

exhaust is slighly rubbing on rear damper unit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,443 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 33,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 33,365 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 31,584 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P614 SAF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P614 SAF, 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 P614 SAF registered?

P614 SAF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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