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RK51 WNB

2002 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,328 mi
Last recorded49,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WNB
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,328 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,126 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 49,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 48,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 48,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 48,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 47,554 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 47,554 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,360 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

steering head bearing slightly notchy

Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,360 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,012 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 39,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 37,256 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 32,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 29,855 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 May 2010 24,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,711 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 WNB is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WNB, 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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What year was RK51 WNB registered?

RK51 WNB is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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