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Q667VAF

1997 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,860 mi
Last recorded17,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ667VAF
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 17,860 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 15,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,862 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 14,862 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,585 miles

Front Tyre Starting Too Perish!

Race Pipe Fitted, Not Stamped Or Excessively Noisey!

Fail 22 Jul 2011 14,585 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre Starting Too Perish!

Fail 19 Jun 2009 14,581 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,581 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 14,420 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,091 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 14,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 14,040 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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Q667VAF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Q667VAF, 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 Q667VAF registered?

Q667VAF is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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