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PVU 521W

1981 Honda CB900

White Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,981 mi
Last recorded50,981 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Honda CB90036,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVU 521W
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,981 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,980 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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PVU 521W is a 1981 Honda CB900 in White with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,472 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 PVU 521W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVU 521W?

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What year was PVU 521W registered?

PVU 521W is a 1981 Honda CB900, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is PVU 521W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVU 521W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVU 521W have outstanding finance?

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