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YD03 VSJ

2003 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,447 mi
Last recorded46,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 46,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 46,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Front High beam pass switch sticks in and stays on

Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 45,806 miles

Left controls not fully secure

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

Rear Brake pedal fouling on frame

Fail 22 Apr 2023 45,792 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Left controls not fully secure

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

Rear Brake pedal fouling on frame

Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 45,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,485 miles

1 Tail light bulb does no illuminate

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,443 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

1 Tail light bulb does no illuminate

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,188 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,154 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 41,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,952 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 22,938 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,199 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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YD03 VSJ is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YD03 VSJ, 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 YD03 VSJ registered?

YD03 VSJ is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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