MOT reliability
Honda Cb900fa
24 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Honda Cb900fa vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb900fa has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,843 miles.
24
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
492
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb900fa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb900fa MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering15%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment13%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Cb900fa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cb900fa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb900fa MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- advise braided hoses fitted (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Honda Cb900fa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 54,193 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 39,996 |
| 1981 | 3 | 31 | 74% | 42,839 |
| 1980 | 4 | 28 | 86% | 50,350 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 32,842 |
Honda Cb900fa reliability FAQ
Across 24 Honda Cb900fa vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb900fa MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Cb900fa in our data has covered around
44,843 miles.
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