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YE03 DYS

2003 Honda CB900

Silver Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DYS
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,757 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 42,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front fork dust seals slightly perished

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 40,866 miles

Headlamp aim not tested battery flat (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front fork dust seals slightly perished

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

handlebars bent

Fail 4 May 2019 40,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern present (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handlebars bent

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 38,941 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,380 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain near max adjustment

n/s bar end weight missing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 37,380 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

chain near max adjustment

n/s bar end weight missing

Fail 24 May 2016 37,339 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting white light (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement

chain very rusty - advise replacement before failure

handlebars bent - advise replacement

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,128 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

mid section exhaust clamp missing

near side fork dust seal perished

near side rear indicator taped on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 34,128 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

mid section exhaust clamp missing

near side fork dust seal perished

near side rear indicator taped on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,151 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 14,151 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2008 11,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,586 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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YE03 DYS is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Silver 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 YE03 DYS, 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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YE03 DYS is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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