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A23 CBR

2002 Honda CBR900RR

Orange Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,625 mi
Last recorded43,625 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR900RR18,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 43,139 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 41,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals perished to extent that debris ingress could damage fork oil seals resulting in a leak

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 41,280 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Not working at all (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork dust seals perished to extent that debris ingress could damage fork oil seals resulting in a leak

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2017 40,277 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,652 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 35,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 25,859 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,973 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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A23 CBR is a 2002 Honda CBR900RR in Orange with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 CBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 CBR registered?

A23 CBR is a 2002 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is A23 CBR safe to buy?

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