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BTU 733W

1981 Honda CB750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,698 mi
Last recorded59,698 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda CB75029,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 733W
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 59,698 miles

Drive chain is slightly to slack.

Brake light does not illuminate on controll 1.

Rear tyre is perished and showing significant cracking to the side wall and tread.

Fail 7 May 2015 59,689 miles

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

Drive chain is slightly to slack.

Rear tyre is perished and showing significant cracking to the side wall and tread.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake light not working

Neutral light not working

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake light not working

Neutral light not working

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,735 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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BTU 733W is a 1981 Honda CB750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,370 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 BTU 733W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CB750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTU 733W registered?

BTU 733W is a 1981 Honda CB750, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 733W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 733W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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