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S78 DTO

1999 Honda Blackbird

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,179 mi
Last recorded38,179 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Blackbird32,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 DTO
MakeHonda
ModelBlackbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 38,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,168 miles

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,923 miles

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 22 May 2020 37,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,524 miles

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

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

headlight mask/converter fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,262 miles

headlight mask/converter fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,741 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 34,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 34,907 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 33,923 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,621 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,893 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,174 miles

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

head lamp tapped up due to beam image kicks up to the offside

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,109 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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S78 DTO is a 1999 Honda Blackbird in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Blackbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 32,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S78 DTO, 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 27 years old, this Honda Blackbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S78 DTO registered?

S78 DTO is a 1999 Honda Blackbird, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S78 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 DTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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