MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
swingarm slightly damaged
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
swingarm slightly damaged
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?
Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 XRJ is a 1997 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,976 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 Blackbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R979 XRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Blackbird typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R979 XRJ registered?
R979 XRJ is a 1997 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R979 XRJ safe to buy?
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