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BLM 29Y

1982 Honda CB900

Red Petrol 901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,346 mi
Last recorded24,346 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Honda CB90032,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLM 29Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine901cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,424 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 21,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2010 21,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2010 21,565 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,343 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished in bottom of tread

rear tyre perished

when rear of machine raised no tension on rear shockabsorber springs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,812 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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BLM 29Y is a 1982 Honda CB900 in Red with a 901cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,655 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 BLM 29Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CB900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLM 29Y is a 1982 Honda CB900, first registered on 8 September 1982.

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