MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear tyre nearside side wall is scuffed
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N494 YEW is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N494 YEW, 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 N494 YEW registered?
N494 YEW is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 June 1996.
Is N494 YEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N494 YEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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