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T852 SBL

1999 Honda Blackbird

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Blackbird32,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 SBL
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,231 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,967 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 58,379 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,989 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake pads . the backing metal is very ruty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,891 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,242 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,960 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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T852 SBL is a 1999 Honda Blackbird in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T852 SBL, 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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What year was T852 SBL registered?

T852 SBL is a 1999 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T852 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 SBL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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