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RO02 OTP

2002 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,434 mi
Last recorded39,434 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 OTP
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 38,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 38,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 38,360 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 38,188 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight Notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 37,895 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front weather seal split

Offside Front weather seal split

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

Pass 22 May 2020 36,957 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front weather seal slightly perished

Offside Front weather seal slightly perished

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wrong size tyre fitted to rear

Fail 21 May 2020 36,933 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front weather seal slightly perished

Offside Front weather seal slightly perished

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wrong size tyre fitted to rear

Pass 14 May 2019 36,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 36,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 35,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 34,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 30,742 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 30,472 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,802 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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RO02 OTP is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO02 OTP, 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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RO02 OTP is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is RO02 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 OTP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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