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K689 KUG

1993 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,094 mi
Last recorded43,094 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Honda Fireblade29,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 KUG
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 42,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,695 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,243 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 42,243 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 41,024 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2012 39,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 37,965 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 37,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 33,602 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 33,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 33,114 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 33,079 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front flexi hoses could be more secure

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,157 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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K689 KUG is a 1993 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K689 KUG, 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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K689 KUG is a 1993 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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