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DF03 HKP

2003 Honda CB900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,886 mi
Last recorded31,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HKP
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 31,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 31,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 31,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 31,329 miles

Front tread worn very uneven

Rear tyre tread worn very uneven

Fail 14 May 2020 31,329 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tread worn very uneven

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyre tread worn very uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 31,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 31,094 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 30,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,137 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 13,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 7,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 7,142 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,938 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 1,750 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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DF03 HKP is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF03 HKP, 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 DF03 HKP registered?

DF03 HKP is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 HKP safe to buy?

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