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BF53 WLB

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,846 mi
Last recorded33,846 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WLB
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 31,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,909 miles

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

Offside Front FOOTREST HANGER HAS SMALL CRACK AT FIXING POINT ,STILL SECURE

Pass 5 May 2023 29,478 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 27,881 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 26,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 23,606 miles

Offside Rear brake fluid level on min mark

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil mist of oil on shock ram (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,615 miles

Drive chain rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,614 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (1.3.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Characters to small not standard (6.3.4c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (1.3.2)

Drive chain rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 17,012 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height small letters (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,485 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,463 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise clocks slightly lose

advise throttle cable fouling slightly on a bolt but no change in engine speed or stiffness to throttle

Fail 2 Jul 2013 15,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise clocks slightly lose

advise throttle cable fouling slightly on a bolt but no change in engine speed or stiffness to throttle

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,300 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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BF53 WLB is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 15,845 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 BF53 WLB, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 WLB registered?

BF53 WLB is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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