MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?
Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R658 BAU is a 1997 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,976 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 R658 BAU, 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 29 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R658 BAU is a 1997 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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