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Honda Blackbird

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,100 cc

T61 KAWMOT history

T61 KAW is a black petrol Honda Blackbird first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,647 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Blackbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,100 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 KAW was last recorded at 83,647 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,596 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,647 miles
  • 2024 – 83,596 miles
  • 2023 – 83,505 miles
  • 2021 – 83,335 miles
  • 2019 – 82,950 miles
  • 2018 – 82,468 miles
  • 2016 – 81,683 miles
  • 2015 – 80,920 miles
  • 2014 – 77,606 miles
  • 2012 – 76,196 miles
  • 2011 – 73,005 miles
  • 2010 – 71,536 miles
  • 2009 – 66,464 miles
  • 2008 – 56,584 miles
  • 2007 – 49,135 miles
  • 2006 – 45,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joint has small crack (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brakes slight rubbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,647 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    381854510074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,596 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    881942430384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    338084951300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail83,505 miles (+170)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    364484179576
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass83,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    407521658475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail83,335 miles (+385)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    726164314769
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass82,950 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    269108279088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    606165963051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight runout on front discs, although not effecting efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,468 miles (+785)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    764931170310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working Wingrack indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight runout on front discs, although not effecting efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,683 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    952206908678
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joint has small crack (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slight rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Fail81,680 miles (+760)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    929003930476
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joint has small crack (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slight rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass80,920 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    661694373074
    • AdvisoryFront Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  13. Pass77,606 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    229636874243
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteExhaust link pipe starting to split

  14. Fail77,606 miles (+1,410)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    328396354423
    • FailureFront Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteExhaust link pipe starting to split

  15. Pass76,196 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    875047932131
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  16. Pass73,005 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    889661161190
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass71,536 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    664944830134
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  18. Pass66,464 miles (+9,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    470650419116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass56,584 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,584 miles
    Test number
    280127618124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,135 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    670325677063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    673290886058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 KAW

Does T61 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 KAW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 KAW?
The MOT on T61 KAW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 KAW done?
T61 KAW was recorded at 83,647 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
Has T61 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 KAW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T61 KAW 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 T61 KAW find?
T61 KAW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened plate corroded; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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