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R348 EDB

1998 Honda Fireblade

Orange Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,550 mi
Last recorded12,550 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 EDB
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 12,550 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 12,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,082 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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R348 EDB is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Orange with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R348 EDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R348 EDB?

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What year was R348 EDB registered?

R348 EDB is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R348 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 EDB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R348 EDB have outstanding finance?

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