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BOT 221V

1996 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,527 mi
Last recorded19,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB90027,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 221V
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 19,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

rear tyre has cracking both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,386 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,934 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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BOT 221V is a 1996 Honda CB900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 27,080 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 BOT 221V, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOT 221V registered?

BOT 221V is a 1996 Honda CB900, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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