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S278 ARR

1998 Honda Blackbird

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Blackbird28,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 ARR
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,742 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,735 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 60,730 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 60,712 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,766 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,610 miles

Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,368 miles

Headlamp temporarily masked to flatten beam image

Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,368 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,495 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,495 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,437 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp beam converter fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 45,984 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,468 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,771 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,314 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,314 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlight glass temporarily masked to flatten beam image in beam tester.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,818 miles

headlight temporarily masked as dips to right.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,743 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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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?

The MOT history for S278 ARR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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