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WX53 BVO

2003 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,397 mi
Last recorded49,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 BVO
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 48,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 48,492 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,756 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,756 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort FRONT DISC BRAKE WARPED (1.2.1 (e))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,915 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

small amount of play in head race bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,213 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 40,155 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,003 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,143 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,101 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,953 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,422 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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WX53 BVO is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WX53 BVO, 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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What year was WX53 BVO registered?

WX53 BVO is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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