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T61 KAW

1999 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,647 mi
Last recorded83,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Blackbird32,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 KAW
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 83,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,505 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 83,505 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,335 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight runout on front discs, although not effecting efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight runout on front discs, although not effecting efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Wingrack indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,683 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joint has small crack (7.1.1b)

Front Brakes slight rubbing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,680 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joint has small crack (7.1.1b)

Front Brakes slight rubbing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 80,920 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,606 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust link pipe starting to split

Fail 13 Sep 2014 77,606 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust link pipe starting to split

Pass 16 May 2012 76,196 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,005 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 71,536 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,450 miles

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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T61 KAW is a 1999 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 32,618 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 T61 KAW, 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 27 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T61 KAW is a 1999 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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