MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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