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T390 SSX

1999 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,552 mi
Last recorded32,552 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Fireblade22,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 SSX
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 32,430 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,089 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp use of indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 30,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 30,929 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light HANDBRAKE (1.3.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 30,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies handbrake (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,421 miles

cooling fan mount rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,342 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,244 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 18,544 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 11,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 11,492 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 8,666 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 8,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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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T390 SSX is a 1999 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T390 SSX, 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 T390 SSX registered?

T390 SSX is a 1999 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T390 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T390 SSX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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