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P127 CTV

1996 Honda Fireblade

Grey Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 CTV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,815 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Brake pads and pistons look quite rusty. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,155 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 33,149 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,102 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRE 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,680 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,111 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,033 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,529 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,376 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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P127 CTV is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Grey with a 919cc 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 P127 CTV, 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 P127 CTV registered?

P127 CTV is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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