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R480 YPV

1997 Honda Fireblade

White Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 YPV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,019 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 70,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2014 69,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,525 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 68,525 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 67,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,835 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 67,835 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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R480 YPV is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in White with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R480 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 YPV registered?

R480 YPV is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R480 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 YPV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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