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LC53 CFL

2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet12,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB900F-2 Hornet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,417 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 22,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,707 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 21,707 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,793 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,005 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 8,213 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre approaching wear bars

How Reliable is the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet?

Based on 903 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
780
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 3
Drive chain worn to excess 3
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LC53 CFL is a 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,254 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 CB900F-2 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 CFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB900F-2 Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB900F-2 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC53 CFL registered?

LC53 CFL is a 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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