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N141 BOF

1996 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 BOF
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,295 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 48,999 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 48,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,570 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pad getting close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,507 miles

none standard exhaust can fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,539 miles

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

none standard exhaust can fitted

r/h bobbin loose fitting

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,152 miles

none standard exhaust can fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre size is oversize for the rim size

Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre size is oversize for the rim size

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,228 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,719 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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N141 BOF is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N141 BOF, 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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N141 BOF is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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