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J146 JWV

1998 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 JWV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,698 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,698 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,837 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,832 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,370 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,982 miles

Rear 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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J146 JWV 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 J146 JWV, 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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J146 JWV is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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