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R78 VFP

1998 Honda Fireblade

White Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 VFP
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 50,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 50,060 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,821 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,821 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,667 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 31,941 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,291 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,418 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,694 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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R78 VFP is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in White with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R78 VFP, 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 R78 VFP registered?

R78 VFP is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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