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AO53 DPK

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DPK
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,798 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 60,570 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 60,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 60,000 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,588 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,588 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,120 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 23,120 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 8,031 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,500 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,732 miles

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

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

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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AO53 DPK is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO53 DPK, 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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AO53 DPK is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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