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N188 NAM

1996 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 NAM
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017
Pass 9 May 2016
Pass 6 May 2015 23,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 3,163 miles
Pass 1 May 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Milage not shown

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 19 miles

Rear brake caliper sliding pins worn

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 15 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear brake caliper sliding pins worn

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,097 miles

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

Rear number plate

advised rear pads new need beding in

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,097 miles

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

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

Rear number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,177 miles

advised cluch cabel catching

advised front and rear pads getting low

advised front brake fluid low

advised indicator flash quick

advised rear tyre getting low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,177 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

advised cluch cabel catching

advised front and rear pads getting low

advised front brake fluid low

advised indicator flash quick

advised rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,661 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 16,731 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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N188 NAM is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N188 NAM, 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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N188 NAM is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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