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J290 JTL

1992 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,232 mi
Last recorded23,232 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda Fireblade32,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 JTL
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 23,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 22,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,332 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,694 miles

rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,509 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,608 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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J290 JTL is a 1992 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 32,565 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 J290 JTL, 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 34 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J290 JTL registered?

J290 JTL is a 1992 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J290 JTL safe to buy?

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