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YYW 30T

1979 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,352 mi
Last recorded32,352 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Honda CB90028,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYW 30T
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,352 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,352 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,891 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

locating pins missing on handlebars

Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,886 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

locating pins missing on handlebars

Pass 19 May 2008 28,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 28,169 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,783 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 27,771 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake binding.....

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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YYW 30T is a 1979 Honda CB900 in Black with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,219 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 YYW 30T, 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 47 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYW 30T registered?

YYW 30T is a 1979 Honda CB900, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is YYW 30T safe to buy?

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