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GU51 BCO

2002 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,838 mi
Last recorded33,838 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BCO
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,487 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,839 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,839 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 32,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,339 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 29,339 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,505 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 25,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,106 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,693 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,018 miles

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

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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GU51 BCO is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,920 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 GU51 BCO, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU51 BCO registered?

GU51 BCO is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is GU51 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 BCO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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