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LG53 YJN

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YJN
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 79,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,216 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,713 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 73,815 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 70,834 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,158 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad low possibly slightly sticky piston. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 69,158 miles

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

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad low possibly slightly sticky piston. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Exhaust Clamp Broken on Joint. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,588 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,588 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,241 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,968 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 52,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,722 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

LEFT HAND CRASH BOBBIN IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,604 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,127 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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LG53 YJN is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 15,845 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 LG53 YJN, 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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What year was LG53 YJN registered?

LG53 YJN is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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