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FN53 BZD

2003 Honda CB900

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,691 mi
Last recorded16,691 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB90015,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BZD
MakeHonda
ModelCB900
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 16,691 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 16,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 15,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 15,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 15,411 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 14,731 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

chain slightly rubing

no lights time of test

Fail 11 May 2019 14,731 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

chain slightly rubing

no lights time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 12,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,736 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 9,359 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,342 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,038 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 2,039 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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FN53 BZD is a 2003 Honda CB900 in Black 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 FN53 BZD, 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 FN53 BZD registered?

FN53 BZD is a 2003 Honda CB900, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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