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R984 SFT

1997 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,248 mi
Last recorded12,248 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Blackbird32,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 SFT
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 12,248 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 12,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 11,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 11,396 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jun 2013 11,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 10,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 7,138 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?

Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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R984 SFT is a 1997 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R984 SFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R984 SFT registered?

R984 SFT is a 1997 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R984 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R984 SFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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