1997 Honda Fireblade 0.9L Petrol · R480 YPV
1997 Honda Fireblade (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 70,019 km. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA FIREBLADE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 70,019 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 918cc
R480 YPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 70,019 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R480 YPV Odometer History
- 03/06/202569,151 km
- 09/06/202569,151 km
- 01/06/202670,013 km+862 km
- 01/06/202670,019 km+6 km
Average of roughly 873 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R480 YPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Fireblade (R480 YPV) between June 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average c”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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