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V51 OBA

1999 Honda Fireblade

Green Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,054 mi
Last recorded38,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Fireblade22,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 OBA
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,054 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 37,900 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 37,881 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Fail 20 May 2022 37,881 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,871 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

adv surface corrosion on components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,630 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,500 miles

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

adv slight play in rear shocker link bush

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,563 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,479 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 34,479 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,353 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,331 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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V51 OBA is a 1999 Honda Fireblade in Green with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V51 OBA, 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 V51 OBA registered?

V51 OBA is a 1999 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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