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K478 WOV

1993 Honda Fireblade

Silver Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

505 mi
Last recorded505 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Honda Fireblade29,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 WOV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 505 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 34,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 33,390 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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K478 WOV is a 1993 Honda Fireblade in Silver with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 29,298 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 K478 WOV, 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 33 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K478 WOV registered?

K478 WOV is a 1993 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is K478 WOV safe to buy?

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