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VK05 KJF

2005 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,273 mi
Last recorded20,273 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CB90017,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KJF
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 20,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 20,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 19,558 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 19,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,959 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 17,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 5,350 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,350 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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VK05 KJF is a 2005 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,439 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 VK05 KJF, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK05 KJF registered?

VK05 KJF is a 2005 Honda CB900, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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