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B814 JVK

1985 Honda CBX750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,107 mi
Last recorded46,107 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX75037,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB814 JVK
MakeHonda
ModelCBX750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,107 miles

battery tray bolt missing

Rear brake component locking device missing

n/s handle bar grip has movement on one end

Pass 1 Feb 2024 46,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 46,058 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,836 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,822 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,147 miles

Cush drive worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,416 miles

Offside Offside headlamp does not illuminate on dip beam

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 43,370 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Offside headlamp does not illuminate on dip beam

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,115 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 41,249 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 40,931 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,144 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CBX750?

Based on 3,696 MOT tests across 646 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
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B814 JVK is a 1985 Honda CBX750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda CBX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 37,796 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 CBX750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B814 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CBX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B814 JVK registered?

B814 JVK is a 1985 Honda CBX750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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