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Honda Fireblade

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 900 cc

S78 BSXMOT history

S78 BSX is a multi-colour petrol Honda Fireblade first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 27,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,290 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Fireblade
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 BSX was last recorded at 27,290 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,724 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,290 miles
  • 2025 – 26,724 miles
  • 2024 – 23,935 miles
  • 2022 – 21,206 miles
  • 2021 – 18,372 miles
  • 2020 – 13,547 miles
  • 2015 – 13,277 miles
  • 2014 – 12,853 miles
  • 2013 – 12,838 miles
  • 2010 – 11,936 miles
  • 2009 – 11,581 miles
  • 2008 – 10,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,290 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,290 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,290 miles
    Test number
    627864220544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,724 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,724 miles
    Test number
    159622864456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,935 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    23,935 miles
    Test number
    720239153491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,929 miles (+2,723)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    589202495037
    • MajorBrake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass21,206 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    679842027122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,372 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,372 miles
    Test number
    646728647435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,547 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,547 miles
    Test number
    102234821773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,277 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,277 miles
    Test number
    736494015137
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Pass12,853 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    12,853 miles
    Test number
    639733744129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,838 miles (+902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,838 miles
    Test number
    935760223230
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  11. Pass11,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    343082240189
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  12. Fail11,936 miles (+355)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    151100440152
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  13. Pass11,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,581 miles
    Test number
    403222049101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,581 miles (+812)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,581 miles
    Test number
    784866139112
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

  15. Pass10,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,769 miles
    Test number
    952269608124
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Fail10,769 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,769 miles
    Test number
    391069308186
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about S78 BSX

Does S78 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 BSX is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 BSX?
The MOT on S78 BSX is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 BSX done?
S78 BSX was recorded at 27,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 898 miles a year.
Has S78 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 BSX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S78 BSX 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 S78 BSX find?
S78 BSX passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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