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ULA 792W

1981 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Honda CB90036,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 792W
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,594 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,300 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,278 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,875 miles

very oily and dirty around engine and frame

Fail 22 Jan 2013 47,875 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

very oily and dirty around engine and frame

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,288 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

indicator tell tales not working,but indicators visible from riding position

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,141 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,361 miles

Oil leak

indicator tell tales not working

Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,357 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

indicator tell tales not working

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,414 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,971 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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ULA 792W is a 1981 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULA 792W, 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 ULA 792W registered?

ULA 792W is a 1981 Honda CB900, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for ULA 792W shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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