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RTN 85Y

1982 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,460 mi
Last recorded20,460 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda CB90032,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 85Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 20,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,431 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 15,420 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 12,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,241 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 6,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 3,454 miles

front brake slighty binding

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,096 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,261 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 81,250 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,990 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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RTN 85Y is a 1982 Honda CB900 in Black with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,655 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 RTN 85Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTN 85Y registered?

RTN 85Y is a 1982 Honda CB900, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is RTN 85Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTN 85Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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