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R379 ABJ

1997 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Fireblade27,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ABJ
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 79,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 79,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,709 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch cable incorrectly routed

front brake discs incorrectly fitted they need swapping n/s to o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 77,682 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear control brake light not working (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,523 miles

Bike presented for test with headlight temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,522 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,431 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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R379 ABJ is a 1997 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 27,770 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 R379 ABJ, 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 29 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R379 ABJ registered?

R379 ABJ is a 1997 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R379 ABJ safe to buy?

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