MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.
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L873 XAF is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Yellow with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 26,614 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 L873 XAF, 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 30 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L873 XAF registered?
L873 XAF is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 13 September 1996.
Is L873 XAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L873 XAF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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