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VU53 BLX

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,892 mi
Last recorded44,892 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BLX
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,680 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 44,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 41,356 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,871 miles

front tyre tread getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2021 34,870 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

front tyre tread getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2020 34,082 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,163 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,008 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchions (2.3.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 28,008 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchions (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,246 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 23,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,703 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,633 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,853 miles

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

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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VU53 BLX is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 BLX, 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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VU53 BLX is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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