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S648 JHG

1998 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Fireblade27,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 JHG
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,218 miles

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

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 76,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play bottom of shock (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 60,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,098 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,039 miles

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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S648 JHG is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S648 JHG, 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 S648 JHG registered?

S648 JHG is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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