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N944 DKJ

1996 Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 DKJ
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,662 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 51,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 49,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,686 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,823 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,823 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 47,742 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,036 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 45,034 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,921 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 34,691 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,071 miles

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear brake caliper slider bushes worn.

Rear brake hose from reservoir to master cyl routed poorly.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,060 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake caliper slider bushes worn.

Rear brake hose from reservoir to master cyl routed poorly.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,347 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,347 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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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N944 DKJ is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Multi-colour with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N944 DKJ, 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 N944 DKJ registered?

N944 DKJ is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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