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ELY 285T

1979 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,378 mi
Last recorded17,378 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Honda CB90028,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 285T
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 17,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 17,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,687 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,687 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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ELY 285T is a 1979 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELY 285T, 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 47 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELY 285T registered?

ELY 285T is a 1979 Honda CB900, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is ELY 285T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELY 285T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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