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YY53 HVN

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,257 mi
Last recorded20,257 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HVN
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 20,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 16,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 14,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 13,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 13,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 13,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 12,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 12,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 11,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 11,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 10,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 8,745 miles

Front tyre on recommended limit.

Rear tyre close to recommended limit.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,863 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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YY53 HVN is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 HVN, 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 YY53 HVN registered?

YY53 HVN is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is YY53 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 HVN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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