MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) contaminated L/H/F - oil on pads from leaking fork seal (1.1.13 (b))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Headlamp temporarily masked to flatten beam image
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp temporarily masked to flatten beam image
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Perrished & split (4.1.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
headlamp beam converter fitted
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Bike presented for test with headlight glass masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Bike presented for test with headlight temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Bike presented for test with headlamp glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlamp tester.
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlight glass temporarily masked to flatten beam image in beam tester.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
headlight temporarily masked as dips to right.
How Reliable is the Honda Blackbird?
Based on 2,495 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 ARR is a 1998 Honda Blackbird in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 28,851 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 S278 ARR, 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 28 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S278 ARR registered?
S278 ARR is a 1998 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S278 ARR safe to buy?
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