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GU04 URG

2004 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CB90014,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 URG
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,492 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 56,624 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 54,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 52,358 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 49,350 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 44,467 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 38,189 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 38,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,621 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 23,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,722 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 17,389 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 17,389 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 9,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,251 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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GU04 URG is a 2004 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GU04 URG, 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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GU04 URG is a 2004 Honda CB900, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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