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RD53 AZP

2004 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,156 mi
Last recorded71,156 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CB90014,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 AZP
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,156 miles

Nearside Front mudguard rear fixing missing damaged.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Rear fixing missing/damaged.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Fender fixing missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,789 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fender fixing missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Fender fixing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,005 miles

Chain and sprockets worn.

Front mudguard fixing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,303 miles

Front mudguard bolt snapped/damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,699 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front frame/engine support bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,685 miles

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

Throttle housing not sat correctly, advise attention.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rollers loose (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn teeth worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,759 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,733 miles

Brake pedal insecure Retaining clip missing (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,993 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,971 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,690 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,017 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number plate light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,648 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,308 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOP

ONE REAR POSITION BULB DOES NOT ILLUMINATE IN A TWO BULB SYSTEM

Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,174 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 25,174 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,428 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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RD53 AZP is a 2004 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 RD53 AZP, 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 22 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RD53 AZP is a 2004 Honda CB900, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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