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MK59 ZSE

2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,777 mi
Last recorded29,777 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-912,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ZSE
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 29,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 28,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 27,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 26,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 25,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 19,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 19,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 16,919 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 16,830 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Combined rear lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 6,023 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 5,650 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 5,379 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,529 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-9?

Based on 3,819 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
904
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 8
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MK59 ZSE is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,972 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 Cb 1000 R-9 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK59 ZSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK59 ZSE registered?

MK59 ZSE is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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