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R658 BAU

1997 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,265 mi
Last recorded55,265 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Blackbird32,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 55,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 47,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 43,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,867 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,227 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,900 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 30,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,595 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,532 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,552 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,466 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,086 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2005 21,065 miles

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.

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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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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