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C297 DRO

1986 Honda CBX750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,829 mi
Last recorded25,829 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda CBX75039,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelCBX750
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 25,685 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,661 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 25,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 25,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 25,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 24,568 miles

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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C297 DRO is a 1986 Honda CBX750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Honda CBX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 39,724 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 C297 DRO, 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 40 years old, this Honda CBX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C297 DRO registered?

C297 DRO is a 1986 Honda CBX750, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C297 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C297 DRO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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