MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
non standard exhaust fitted
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
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R552 DKX is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R552 DKX, 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 R552 DKX registered?
R552 DKX is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R552 DKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R552 DKX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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