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K986 VKM

1994 Honda CBR900

Multi-colour Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR90031,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 VKM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 57,903 miles

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

STEERING BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOTCHY

Fail 10 May 2018 57,903 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 May 2017 53,553 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 53,553 miles

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

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

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2016 4,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 4,769 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 47,624 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 41,111 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 May 2015 41,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 32,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake calibur rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake calibur rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2013 21,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

gear lever bent

Fail 11 May 2013 21,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

gear lever bent

Pass 4 Apr 2011 155,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 155,839 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 57,188 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

gear lever bent

Fail 3 Apr 2010 57,188 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

gear lever bent

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,130 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,121 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,502 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 24,502 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,933 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 24,933 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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K986 VKM is a 1994 Honda CBR900 in Multi-colour with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

Across all 1994 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,990 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K986 VKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K986 VKM is a 1994 Honda CBR900, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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