MOT Status
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79,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Kick-up to offside. Mask applied to comply. (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Main / dip beam switch sticky but does operate. (4.1.3 (a))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Main / dip beam switch sticky but does operate. (4.1.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Tape applied to convert to flat beam pattern. (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brake lever pivot worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front brake lever pivot worn
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
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V278 KPU is a 1999 Honda Fireblade in Blue with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V278 KPU, 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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V278 KPU is a 1999 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V278 KPU safe to buy?
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