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S627 JSO

1998 Honda Fireblade

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,339 mi
Last recorded22,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 JSO
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 22,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 26 May 2025 22,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever bent

Fail 18 Sep 2020 22,129 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever bent

Pass 26 Aug 2019 22,002 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 21,773 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 21,773 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,771 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,701 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,596 miles

o\s and n\s front shockers seals damp

Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

o\s and n\s front shockers seals damp

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 2,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,206 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 16,560 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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S627 JSO is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S627 JSO, 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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S627 JSO is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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