MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S981 SWF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S981 SWF, 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.
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What year was S981 SWF registered?
S981 SWF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is S981 SWF safe to buy?
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