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R903 YRV

1998 Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,901 mi
Last recorded43,901 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 YRV
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 42,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 42,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 41,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,625 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 25,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,978 miles

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,978 miles

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,363 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 21,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,390 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,722 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 5,265 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front and rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 487 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 487 miles

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R903 YRV is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Multi-colour with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R903 YRV, 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 R903 YRV registered?

R903 YRV is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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