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J879 NLT

2004 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR900RR16,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 NLT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 64,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 63,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,643 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 62,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,456 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 56,418 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,190 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Right handle bar is bent and hits frame on right lock.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,125 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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J879 NLT is a 2004 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,185 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 CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J879 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J879 NLT registered?

J879 NLT is a 2004 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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