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T393 KFJ

1998 Honda Fireblade

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,698 mi
Last recorded31,698 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 KFJ
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,346 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 31,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 30,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 30,572 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 30,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,040 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 30,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 29,058 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 29,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 26,366 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 26,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 25,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,558 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,385 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 21,385 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,498 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 4,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 4,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2005 27,808 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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T393 KFJ is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T393 KFJ, 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 T393 KFJ registered?

T393 KFJ is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T393 KFJ safe to buy?

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