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WV55 CTY

2005 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CB90017,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CTY
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 42,355 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 42,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 41,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 41,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 37,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 28,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 28,185 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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Out sleeve starting to split at pedal end (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 26,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low On low mark (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Out sleeve starting to split at pedal end (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,474 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 20,474 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,150 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,136 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,517 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 4,348 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 2 Sep 2008 4,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear 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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WV55 CTY is a 2005 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV55 CTY, 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 WV55 CTY registered?

WV55 CTY is a 2005 Honda CB900, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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