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P552 ERC

1996 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,487 mi
Last recorded50,487 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Fireblade26,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 ERC
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,716 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit NS OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN MORE THAN OTHERS (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit NS OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN MORE THAN OTHERS (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high BEAM ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,047 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 42,047 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 38,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 37,563 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower fairing bolt missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,154 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,958 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 15,156 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

indicator speed

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

indicator speed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 14,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 14,667 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P552 ERC is a 1996 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P552 ERC, 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 P552 ERC registered?

P552 ERC is a 1996 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P552 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 ERC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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