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BF52 CBV

2002 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 CBV
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 63,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 63,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,797 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,900 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. collector bracket broken, exhaust still secure (7.1.1.c)

horn slightly harsh and grating

Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,896 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. collector bracket broken, exhaust still secure (7.1.1.c)

horn slightly harsh and grating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight misting of oil showing on right hand fork leg stanchion

slight movement on left hand bar grip

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,949 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

rear brake is dragging slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,949 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

rear brake is dragging slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,949 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake is dragging slightly

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 31,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

only one tail light bulb is operating

Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

only one tail light bulb is operating

Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,279 miles

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

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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BF52 CBV is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF52 CBV, 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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BF52 CBV is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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