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T240 RKR

1999 Honda Fireblade

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,245 mi
Last recorded29,245 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Fireblade22,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 RKR
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 29,245 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 29,245 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 29,245 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 29,024 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 28,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 28,703 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 27,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 27,273 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 26,332 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 26,332 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,658 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 23,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,396 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre has some small cuts in tread surface

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 22,705 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,933 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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T240 RKR is a 1999 Honda Fireblade in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,205 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 T240 RKR, 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 27 years old, this Honda Fireblade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T240 RKR registered?

T240 RKR is a 1999 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T240 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 RKR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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