MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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