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S78 BSX

1998 Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,724 mi
Last recorded26,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 BSX
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 23,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 23,929 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,277 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 12,853 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 12,838 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 11,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2010 11,936 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 11,581 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 11,581 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 10,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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S78 BSX is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Multi-colour with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,884 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 S78 BSX, 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 28 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S78 BSX registered?

S78 BSX is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S78 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 BSX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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