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BV53 WUU

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,516 mi
Last recorded27,516 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WUU
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 27,365 miles

Front Fork dust seals perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2022 27,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 27,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 27,051 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,932 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 26,458 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,440 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 24,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,409 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,204 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,204 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 12,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,798 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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BV53 WUU is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV53 WUU, 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 BV53 WUU registered?

BV53 WUU is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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