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Honda Fireblade

Red and White · Petrol · 1997 · 918 cc

R52 TCHMOT history

R52 TCH is a red and white petrol Honda Fireblade first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
37,158 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 TCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Fireblade
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
918 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 TCH was last recorded at 37,158 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,090 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,158 miles
  • 2025 – 37,090 miles
  • 2024 – 37,009 miles
  • 2023 – 36,759 miles
  • 2022 – 36,578 miles
  • 2021 – 36,041 miles
  • 2020 – 35,503 miles
  • 2019 – 35,314 miles
  • 2018 – 34,960 miles
  • 2017 – 34,498 miles
  • 2015 – 34,272 miles
  • 2013 – 33,783 miles
  • 2012 – 33,488 miles
  • 2011 – 33,197 miles
  • 2010 – 32,834 miles
  • 2009 – 30,551 miles
  • 2008 – 29,863 miles
  • 2007 – 29,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,158 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,158 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    437294316919
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass37,090 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,090 miles
    Test number
    691953542884
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass37,009 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    811045887639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,759 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    853617019688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,578 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,578 miles
    Test number
    778545748087
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass36,041 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    840942437809
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass35,503 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    928757724713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,314 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    143068716660
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,960 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    947542515215
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,498 miles
    Test number
    258306639419
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain has a tight link. (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  11. Fail34,498 miles (+226)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,498 miles
    Test number
    270651510199
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain has a tight link. (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  12. Pass34,272 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,272 miles
    Test number
    149514695017
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  13. Pass33,783 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,783 miles
    Test number
    158625133251
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass33,488 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    497711752221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  15. Pass33,197 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    306870131221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,834 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,834 miles
    Test number
    950969110260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,551 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    150060029238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,863 miles (+795)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    203355708270
    • DangerousNail in rear tyre

  19. Pass29,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    504084707252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,068 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    831817997151
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Questions about R52 TCH

Does R52 TCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 TCH is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 TCH?
The MOT on R52 TCH is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 TCH done?
R52 TCH was recorded at 37,158 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 423 miles a year.
Has R52 TCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 TCH has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R52 TCH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R52 TCH find?
R52 TCH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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