MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front 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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?
Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R870 SBV is a 1998 Honda Blackbird in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1998 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 28,851 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 R870 SBV, 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 28 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R870 SBV registered?
R870 SBV is a 1998 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R870 SBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R870 SBV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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