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R992 MGP

1998 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,687 mi
Last recorded52,687 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Blackbird28,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 MGP
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,990 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Link brake system disconnected.

Pass 13 May 2019 40,847 miles

link brake system not connected

Fail 9 May 2019 40,797 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

link brake system not connected

Pass 5 May 2018 38,926 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 38,084 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 29,983 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 29,983 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,708 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight binding to front brake

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,052 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R992 MGP is a 1998 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R992 MGP, 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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R992 MGP is a 1998 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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