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AV53 VSZ

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VSZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 37,259 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,066 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,063 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,467 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower shock bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 35,464 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned All indicators are too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Speedo cable trapped in left hand lock stop (2.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower shock bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 23,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 22,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,597 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 4,531 miles

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

Front 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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AV53 VSZ 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 76.2%.

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 AV53 VSZ, 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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AV53 VSZ is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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