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R243 GNV

1998 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 GNV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 87,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 87,824 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear shock absorber damping slightly reduced

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,190 miles

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

Rear wheel binding slightly on brake test

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,190 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear wheel binding slightly on brake test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,137 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,614 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,887 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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R243 GNV is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,884 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 R243 GNV, 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 28 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R243 GNV registered?

R243 GNV is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R243 GNV safe to buy?

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