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R493 MCA

1997 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 MCA
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,386 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 94,386 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 94,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,707 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,701 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,948 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,591 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 33,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,267 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

rear brake peddle rubber missing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

rear brake peddle rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,952 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,174 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

numberplate undersize but can be read from 15 metres

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

number plate under size b ut can be read from 15 meters

Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,649 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

number plate under size b ut can be read from 15 meters

Pass 16 May 2008 22,917 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,048 miles

rear brake foot lever rubber is missing.

rear number plate is under size but can be read from 15 metres.

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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R493 MCA is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R493 MCA, 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 R493 MCA registered?

R493 MCA is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R493 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 MCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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