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Honda Fireblade

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 893 cc

V51 OBAMOT history

V51 OBA is a green petrol Honda Fireblade first used on 7 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
38,054 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 OBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Fireblade
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
893 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 OBA was last recorded at 38,054 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,900 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
1,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,054 miles
  • 2023 – 37,900 miles
  • 2022 – 37,881 miles
  • 2021 – 37,871 miles
  • 2019 – 37,630 miles
  • 2018 – 37,500 miles
  • 2017 – 36,563 miles
  • 2016 – 34,479 miles
  • 2015 – 32,232 miles
  • 2014 – 29,011 miles
  • 2013 – 26,379 miles
  • 2012 – 25,276 miles
  • 2011 – 24,327 miles
  • 2010 – 23,052 miles
  • 2009 – 20,213 miles
  • 2008 – 18,799 miles
  • 2007 – 16,893 miles
  • 2006 – 16,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,054 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,054 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    466769866604
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass37,900 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    832442892082
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass37,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    810753714213
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdv slight corrosion on frame and components
  4. Fail37,881 miles (+10)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    236750336618
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdv slight corrosion on frame and components
  5. Pass37,871 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    847398764323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdv surface corrosion on components
  6. Pass37,630 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    982638259123
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass37,500 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,500 miles
    Test number
    695787390637
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdv slight play in rear shocker link bush
  8. Pass36,563 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    447346065045
    • AdvisoryBrake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
  9. Pass34,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    321263531497
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Fail34,479 miles (+2,247)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    295512152091
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  11. Pass32,232 miles (+3,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    878465505187
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  12. Pass29,011 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    445081674117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  13. Pass26,379 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    696876943213
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  14. Fail26,353 miles (+1,077)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    278305743281
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  15. Pass25,276 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    265846802258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,327 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,327 miles
    Test number
    528505331246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,052 miles
    Test number
    220009520220
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass23,052 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,052 miles
    Test number
    883999520223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,213 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,213 miles
    Test number
    554243329229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  20. Pass18,799 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,799 miles
    Test number
    724280128257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  21. Pass16,893 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,893 miles
    Test number
    341651327297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,331 miles
    Test number
    333726516299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 OBA

Does V51 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 OBA expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 OBA?
The MOT on V51 OBA expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 OBA done?
V51 OBA was recorded at 38,054 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 1,146 miles a year.
Has V51 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 OBA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 OBA 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 V51 OBA find?
V51 OBA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.

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