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LJ53 VUT

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VUT
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,785 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose excessive play in cush-rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,641 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,318 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,292 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,745 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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LJ53 VUT is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ53 VUT, 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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LJ53 VUT is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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