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FCW 960W

1980 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,800 mi
Last recorded34,800 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Honda CB90032,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCW 960W
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,800 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,800 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Centre Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Centre Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise-gear position indicator=faulty

Fail 12 Nov 2007 23,652 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise-gear position indicator=faulty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,625 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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FCW 960W is a 1980 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 32,346 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 FCW 960W, 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 46 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 FCW 960W registered?

FCW 960W is a 1980 Honda CB900, first registered on 25 November 1980.

Is FCW 960W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCW 960W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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