MOT Status
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89,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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
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))
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel binding slightly on brake test
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
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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))
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R243 GNV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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