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VU02 TNK

2002 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TNK
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,829 miles

Fork dust seal perishing

Fork stanchions slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 74,829 miles

Fork dust seal perishing

Fork stanchions slightly pitted

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bubs removed, halogen fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,716 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 71,716 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,190 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,067 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn will need replacing before next test (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,354 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 61,354 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,039 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters 2 stickers fitted (6.3.4c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,330 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,307 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,133 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

************ very serious coolant leak do not ride **************************

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,289 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 42,401 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 33,167 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Mar 2008 25,933 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,940 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 16,940 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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VU02 TNK is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,920 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 VU02 TNK, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU02 TNK is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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