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NK03 VCX

2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,484 mi
Last recorded14,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet12,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VCX
MakeHonda
ModelCB900F-2 Hornet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,484 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Slight play in cush rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 14,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 13,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 13,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 13,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,554 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 13,554 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 13,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 13,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,941 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,688 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 8,739 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))

Fail 25 May 2012 8,739 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 7,603 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 4,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 3,869 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 3,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 3,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,249 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2006 3,249 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

nail in tyre

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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NK03 VCX is a 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK03 VCX, 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 NK03 VCX registered?

NK03 VCX is a 2003 Honda CB900F-2 Hornet, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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