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AF52 RWE

2002 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,573 mi
Last recorded32,573 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 RWE
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 32,573 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 32,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,148 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 32,148 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 30,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 29,509 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No testable image . (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

De Rust and lubricate drive chain.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,722 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2008 8,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 8,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 6,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,641 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB900?

Based on 27,554 MOT tests across 2,614 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,614
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 312
wheel bearings have excessive free play 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 161
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 150
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AF52 RWE is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Black with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,920 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 CB900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 RWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB900 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CB900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF52 RWE registered?

AF52 RWE is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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