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BN52 GWG

2002 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,064 mi
Last recorded60,064 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 GWG
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 60,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 59,036 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))

Fail 21 May 2024 59,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 56,027 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,344 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,344 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 47,206 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,177 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,298 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 31,756 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever stiff

Pass 27 May 2010 26,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,025 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 17,477 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 5,794 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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BN52 GWG is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN52 GWG, 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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BN52 GWG is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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