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GL05 XGR

2005 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB90017,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XGR
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 29,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,704 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRACTURE ON LOWER MOUNT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 29,704 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRACTURE ON LOWER MOUNT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,852 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles are fitted. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 28,852 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles are fitted. (7.1.2)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,809 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 21,009 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,009 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 20,439 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,832 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,309 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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GL05 XGR is a 2005 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,439 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 GL05 XGR, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL05 XGR registered?

GL05 XGR is a 2005 Honda CB900, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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