Honda CB900 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CB900 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play14.0%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution11.6%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.6%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.6%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working9.3%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.3%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.3%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.0%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.0%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.0%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.0%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CB900 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.1%

   45 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.5%

   35 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.9%

   25 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   25 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.0%

   19 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.5%

   16 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.7%

   11 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.7%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The CB900 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,671

Test classes

class 2: 635

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CB900?

86.1% unadjusted, from 635 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CB900 fail its MOT on?

"A wheel bearing with excessive play" is recorded in 14.0% of failed Honda CB900 tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (11.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CB900 usually have at its MOT?

30,671 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.