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R900 MAP

1997 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,395 mi
Last recorded3,395 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 MAP
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 3,395 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 50 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlight masks fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 50 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlight masks fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 2,365 miles

beam corrector fitted

loud exhaust

o/s switch cluster slightly insecure

slight lack of damping rear shock

Pass 12 May 2017 1,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 1,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 845 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014
Fail 7 Feb 2014 1 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 32,994 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,796 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,796 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,724 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2007 24,383 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,652 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?

Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
945
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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R900 MAP is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R900 MAP, 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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R900 MAP is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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