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C420 DHV

1986 Honda CBX750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda CBX75039,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 DHV
MakeHonda
ModelCBX750
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,270 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 50,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,070 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

incorrect routing of cable slightly effecting steering on full lock

Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

incorrect routing of cable slightly effecting steering on full lock

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front position light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,222 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front position light not working

offside rear chain adjuster not tighted fully

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,117 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 30,202 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,299 miles

Front 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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C420 DHV is a 1986 Honda CBX750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C420 DHV, 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 C420 DHV registered?

C420 DHV is a 1986 Honda CBX750, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C420 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C420 DHV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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