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R487 NYG

1998 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Blackbird28,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 NYG
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 36,422 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 36,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly frayed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2020 35,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,413 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 1,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 1,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?

Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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R487 NYG is a 1998 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R487 NYG, 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 R487 NYG registered?

R487 NYG is a 1998 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R487 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 NYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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