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BT03 FWL

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

22,313 mi
Last recorded22,313 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FWL
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 22,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 22,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 22,147 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,737 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 20,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,085 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

os rear silencer clamp broken

small deep cut in front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,098 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,098 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 14,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 8,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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BT03 FWL 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 BT03 FWL, 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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What year was BT03 FWL registered?

BT03 FWL is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BT03 FWL safe to buy?

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