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S209 FVK

1998 Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 FVK
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 43,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 43,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 42,930 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,850 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,717 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 27,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 21,194 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,100 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 18,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

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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S209 FVK is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Multi-colour with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S209 FVK, 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 S209 FVK registered?

S209 FVK is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S209 FVK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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