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B596 LPG

1985 Honda CB900

White Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,071 mi
Last recorded3,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Honda CB90033,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB596 LPG
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 3,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 3,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 2,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 240 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 240 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,310 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 6,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 5,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 4,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,102 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 4,102 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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B596 LPG is a 1985 Honda CB900 in White with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 33,234 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 B596 LPG, 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 41 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B596 LPG registered?

B596 LPG is a 1985 Honda CB900, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B596 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B596 LPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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