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WJ51 BWW

2002 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,959 mi
Last recorded41,959 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda CB90019,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 BWW
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,959 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,959 miles

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

Stop lamp not working from both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,018 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,018 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,232 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 36,232 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,405 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 30,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 22,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 21,656 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,551 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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WJ51 BWW is a 2002 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WJ51 BWW, 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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WJ51 BWW is a 2002 Honda CB900, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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