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P643 OBA

1997 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,868 mi
Last recorded35,868 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 OBA
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 35,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

spacer missing from upper offside engine mount

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,668 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 31,668 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,200 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 27,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,764 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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P643 OBA is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P643 OBA, 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 P643 OBA registered?

P643 OBA is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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