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WJ53 VWK

2004 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CB90014,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VWK
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 21,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 21,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 20,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 20,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 20,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,129 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 20,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,931 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,931 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,701 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 4,299 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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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WJ53 VWK is a 2004 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 WJ53 VWK, 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 22 years old, this Honda CB900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ53 VWK registered?

WJ53 VWK is a 2004 Honda CB900, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is WJ53 VWK safe to buy?

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