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J24 LSM

2004 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CB90014,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 LSM
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 57,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 55,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad fitted wrong way around. (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,634 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,633 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 51,633 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,690 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 37,773 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,709 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,360 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,360 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 32,012 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,466 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,312 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 8,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,565 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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J24 LSM is a 2004 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J24 LSM, 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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J24 LSM is a 2004 Honda CB900, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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