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RK51 WLV

2002 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,102 mi
Last recorded43,102 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WLV
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 43,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 40,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,417 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 37,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,965 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 31,965 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,736 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear side light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,235 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 23,723 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,636 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 21,636 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,545 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 18,544 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,253 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,126 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 14,883 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,114 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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RK51 WLV is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,920 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 RK51 WLV, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK51 WLV is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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