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B480 BME

1985 Honda CB750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda CB75024,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 BME
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,947 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda CB750?

Based on 29,946 MOT tests across 4,575 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
4,575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 335
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 322
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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B480 BME is a 1985 Honda CB750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 24,560 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 CB750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B480 BME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB750 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B480 BME registered?

B480 BME is a 1985 Honda CB750, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B480 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B480 BME shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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