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Honda Fireblade

Red and White · Petrol · 1997 · 918 cc

R552 DKXMOT history

R552 DKX is a red and white petrol Honda Fireblade first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
53,955 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R552 DKX
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
20 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R552 DKX was last recorded at 53,955 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,891 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
1,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,955 miles
  • 2024 – 53,891 miles
  • 2016 – 51,032 miles
  • 2015 – 50,835 miles
  • 2012 – 48,429 miles
  • 2011 – 47,132 miles
  • 2008 – 27,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,955 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    944451655290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    496625329088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,776 km (+158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,776 km
    Test number
    820725638270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,618 km (+443)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,618 km
    Test number
    492098461702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,175 km (+808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,175 km
    Test number
    192372881940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,367 km (+254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,367 km
    Test number
    647485510275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,113 km (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,113 km
    Test number
    803023208541
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,389 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,389 km
    Test number
    667712778812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,032 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    856776517442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    667244785186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,835 km (+578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,835 km
    Test number
    515824585113
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

  12. Pass50,257 km (+1,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,257 km
    Test number
    258472074443
    • NoteNon standard exhaust fitted

  13. Pass49,203 km
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,203 km
    Test number
    569600643166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,429 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    988322442132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,132 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    426199921139
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  16. Pass47,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    929049521182
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  17. Pass44,884 km (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,884 km
    Test number
    752237460138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,478 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,478 km
    Test number
    452086279135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,478 km4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,478 km
    Test number
    213281079119
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  20. Pass27,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    880911598104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,270 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,270 km
    Test number
    252115927329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,270 km (+9,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,270 km
    Test number
    424464627472
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  23. Fail18,102 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,102 km
    Test number
    210885286129
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  24. Pass18,102 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,102 km
    Test number
    732755486188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Questions about R552 DKX

Does R552 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R552 DKX expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R552 DKX?
The MOT on R552 DKX expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R552 DKX done?
R552 DKX was recorded at 53,955 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 1,537 miles a year.
Has R552 DKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R552 DKX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on R552 DKX 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 R552 DKX find?
R552 DKX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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