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M987 ARK

1994 Honda Cbr 900

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,716 mi
Last recorded43,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Cbr 90034,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 ARK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 41,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S Outer On Limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 39,309 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,372 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,455 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,004 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,231 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,344 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,344 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,211 miles

O/S rear winker was not working but seems to be ok now, and screw missing from N/S rear fairing mounting

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,202 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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M987 ARK is a 1994 Honda Cbr 900 in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M987 ARK, 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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M987 ARK is a 1994 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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