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WX53 BWK

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,489 mi
Last recorded33,489 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 BWK
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 33,489 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 33,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,552 miles

chain a bit tight

Fail 1 Feb 2021 32,551 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

chain a bit tight

Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,834 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 30,834 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,466 miles

Rear Tyre has plug repair

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. To RHS (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,706 miles

Front 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 9 Feb 2016 26,018 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 25,939 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering To RHS (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 18,963 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 5,508 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 BWK is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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