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TNK 700W

1981 Honda CB900

Red Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda CB90036,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 700W
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,334 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

play in clutch lever povit

Fail 28 Jul 2017 34,320 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

play in clutch lever povit

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,235 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,235 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,966 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

head light rim not fitted correct

Fail 21 May 2015 33,966 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

head light rim not fitted correct

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
Full Honda CB900 reliability report

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TNK 700W is a 1981 Honda CB900 in Red with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,472 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 TNK 700W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNK 700W registered?

TNK 700W is a 1981 Honda CB900, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is TNK 700W safe to buy?

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