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YD53 UFH

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UFH
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 45,409 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front engine mountings missing, frame flexing under braking (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 43,101 miles

Central Front Lower Advise A Knock in Front Forks

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Drive Chain Slightly Loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 43,058 miles

Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding Front Brakes Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated Front Brakes Have Oil On Discs Pads And Calipers (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both Front Forks Leaking Oil Into The Braking Aera (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Drive Chain Slightly Loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 39,892 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 39,783 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both Front Fork Legs Leaking Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Headstock bearing Knocking and loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc Worn Close to 4 mm limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 33,306 miles

Central Rear Drive chain excessively loose Drive Chain Failure (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Central Riders seat insecure Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc Worn Close to 4 mm limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 30,074 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise Front Exhaust Blowing From Pipes Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise Rear Disc Is Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 29,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail Drive Chain Is Loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Half of Horse Clip Is Missing ! Chain May Come Apart ! Dangerous ! (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise Front Exhaust Blowing From Pipes Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise Rear Disc Is Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 22,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Advise Chain Slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 22,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE DISC CUT INTO HALF SURFACE AREA OF EACH BRAKE PAD.TOP AREA OF EACH PAD IN CONCTACT WITH EACH OTHER (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength INCORRECT REAR BRAKE DISC FITTED (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension component misaligned INCORRECT REAR WHEEL FITTED/WHEEL COSE TO N/S SWING ARM AND SPACERS INCORRECT (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 19,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 19,643 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. front spot lights stopping travel (2.3.6a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 13,595 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 3,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 2,212 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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YD53 UFH is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD53 UFH, 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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YD53 UFH is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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