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SV03 EXG

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 EXG
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,524 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 47,522 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,640 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 42,640 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,839 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 31,839 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,246 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 31,246 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,087 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,414 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 29,414 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 151 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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SV03 EXG is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 15,845 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 SV03 EXG, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV03 EXG registered?

SV03 EXG is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is SV03 EXG safe to buy?

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