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NL55 UBU

2005 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB90017,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UBU
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 49,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 47,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,085 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,094 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,207 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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NL55 UBU is a 2005 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 NL55 UBU, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 UBU registered?

NL55 UBU is a 2005 Honda CB900, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is NL55 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 UBU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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