Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB900F2
900cc
Petrol
Class 2
82.9%
first-time pass rate
9.8%
failed outright
28,841
median miles at test
82
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB900F2
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 26.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 20 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 20 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CB900F2 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO).
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
85.6% pass · 74.6k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
APRILIA
TUONO
88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
TRIUMPH
TRIDENT
85.0% pass · 23.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB900F2.