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LD53 LRL

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LRL
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 64,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,157 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 61,092 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,357 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 53,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strongly advise (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strongly advise (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,705 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,936 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,133 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,232 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,156 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 31,156 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

only one tail light bulb working

Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

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

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

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

only one tail light bulb working

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,477 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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LD53 LRL is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 15,845 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 LD53 LRL, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LD53 LRL is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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