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CN04 SOE

2004 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,544 mi
Last recorded27,544 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CB90014,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 SOE
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 27,544 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2025 27,544 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 26,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,912 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 24,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high light on fork leg (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted touching rear swingarm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre stand spring is too long. likely to let the stand drop when traveling

Pass 31 Jan 2020 24,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Aux light likely to blind oncoming motorist.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 24,031 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Aux light likely to blind oncoming motorist.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,149 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 17,149 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 15,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,878 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 11,878 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 10,752 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured one bulb not lighting in rear lamp assy (1.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one of the two bulbs does not illuminate as a position lamp

Fail 8 Apr 2011 10,516 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one of the two bulbs does not illuminate as a position lamp

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 7,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,696 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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CN04 SOE is a 2004 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 CN04 SOE, 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 22 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CN04 SOE is a 2004 Honda CB900, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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