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S443 BVO

1998 Honda Fireblade

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,470 mi
Last recorded9,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 BVO
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Strong advise (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2016 9,162 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 9,162 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators (1.5.1c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam flashing? (1.2.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,942 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 19 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 10,335 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding on front brake.

Fail 24 Sep 2005 10,335 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding on front brake.

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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S443 BVO is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S443 BVO, 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 S443 BVO registered?

S443 BVO is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S443 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S443 BVO shows 11 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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