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FED 44V

1979 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,773 mi
Last recorded36,773 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CB75029,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFED 44V
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,320 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,904 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 35,904 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,689 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 35,689 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 34,810 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 34,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,896 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,896 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,483 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,241 miles

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

number plate small and damaged

tyres were underinflated

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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FED 44V is a 1979 Honda CB750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 29,058 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 FED 44V, 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 47 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 FED 44V registered?

FED 44V is a 1979 Honda CB750, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is FED 44V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FED 44V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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