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FL05 VVN

2005 Honda Cb 900 F-5

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cb 900 F-517,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VVN
MakeHonda
ModelCb 900 F-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,357 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,693 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 58,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 51,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,554 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,144 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,144 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,828 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,929 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,778 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 900 F-5?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,028
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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FL05 VVN is a 2005 Honda Cb 900 F-5 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cb 900 F-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,001 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 Cb 900 F-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL05 VVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 900 F-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cb 900 F-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL05 VVN registered?

FL05 VVN is a 2005 Honda Cb 900 F-5, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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