MOT Status
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94,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres
rear brake foot lever rubber is missing.
rear number plate is under size but can be read from 15 metres.
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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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