MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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P178 RYG is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P178 RYG, 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 P178 RYG registered?
P178 RYG is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 3 August 1996.
Is P178 RYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P178 RYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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