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WX53 NXR

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,370 mi
Last recorded25,370 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 NXR
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,166 miles

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

Lower exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,084 miles

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

Lower exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 24,263 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 24,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 24,240 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort approx 30 KgF of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling In excess of 20mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 21,260 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,951 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 17,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,227 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,805 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,399 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 NXR is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

WX53 NXR is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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