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B889 XBA

1985 Honda CBX750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,202 mi
Last recorded36,202 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX75037,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB889 XBA
MakeHonda
ModelCBX750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2015 36,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,107 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,689 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,381 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,100 miles

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

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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B889 XBA is a 1985 Honda CBX750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B889 XBA, 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 B889 XBA registered?

B889 XBA is a 1985 Honda CBX750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B889 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B889 XBA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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