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M838 BVV

1994 Honda Cbr 900

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,217 mi
Last recorded35,217 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Cbr 90034,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 BVV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 34,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 34,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 34,556 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 34,487 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 34,482 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,373 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 34,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,230 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 29,642 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,642 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 28,099 miles

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

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

please note the motorcycle vin number has been restamped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,355 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,136 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,770 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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M838 BVV is a 1994 Honda Cbr 900 in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 34,300 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 Cbr 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M838 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M838 BVV registered?

M838 BVV is a 1994 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 13 August 1994.

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