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P175 HVV

1996 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

832 mi
Last recorded832 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 HVV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 825 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 2 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,079 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 47,079 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,462 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 46,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,483 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 45,483 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play Adjust, setteled after fitting (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 44,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 4,326 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 42,167 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 42,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear hugger rubbing against tyre intermittently.

Pass 19 May 2010 39,161 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 37,905 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,361 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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P175 HVV is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P175 HVV, 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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P175 HVV is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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