1997 Honda Fireblade 0.9L Petrol · R146 DNT
1997 Honda Fireblade (0.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 67,853 km. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA FIREBLADE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 67,853 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R146 DNT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 67,853 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R146 DNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Fireblade (R146 DNT) between March 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)”; “Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)”; “Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)”.
R146 DNT Odometer History
- 01/03/200627,001 mi
- 06/03/200730,248 km
- 06/03/200833,423 km+3,175 km
- 05/03/200935,947 km+2,524 km
- 04/03/201038,420 mi
- 02/03/201141,706 km
- 02/03/201141,706 km
- 08/03/201245,111 km+3,405 km
- 27/02/201348,146 km+3,035 km
- 12/03/201451,449 km+3,303 km
- 10/03/201554,330 mi
- 11/03/201656,043 km
- 21/03/201758,510 km+2,467 km
- 26/03/201860,501 km+1,991 km
- 06/04/201860,505 mi
- 13/03/201962,433 km
- 24/03/202064,129 km+1,696 km
- 24/03/202165,565 km+1,436 km
- 19/03/202266,825 km+1,260 km
- 12/07/202367,853 km+1,028 km
Average of roughly 2,353 km per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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