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B505 PLR

1985 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,249 mi
Last recorded28,249 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda CB75024,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 PLR
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,252 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,061 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,352 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,348 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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B505 PLR is a 1985 Honda CB750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B505 PLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B505 PLR registered?

B505 PLR is a 1985 Honda CB750, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B505 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B505 PLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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