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ASW 959W

1981 Honda CB900

Brown Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,515 mi
Last recorded33,515 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Honda CB90036,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASW 959W
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,633 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 32,603 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,270 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 32,167 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 32,167 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,542 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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ASW 959W is a 1981 Honda CB900 in Brown with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,472 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 ASW 959W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASW 959W?

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What year was ASW 959W registered?

ASW 959W is a 1981 Honda CB900, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ASW 959W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASW 959W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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