MOT Status
ValidMileage
59,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
all brake pads close to limit
slight bind of front brake
How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?
Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 DMY is a 1998 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 28,851 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 Blackbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R159 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Blackbird typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R159 DMY registered?
R159 DMY is a 1998 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R159 DMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 DMY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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