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AO53 DKJ

2003 Honda CBR900RR

Yellow Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,464 mi
Last recorded26,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR900RR18,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 26,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,884 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,175 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 9,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 6,976 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 6,976 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 4,562 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 4,562 miles

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

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 2,114 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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AO53 DKJ is a 2003 Honda CBR900RR in Yellow with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,093 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 CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO53 DKJ is a 2003 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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