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FNW 165T

1979 Honda CB750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,373 mi
Last recorded1,373 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda CB75029,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNW 165T
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 1,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 1,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 1,239 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 1,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,239 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 1,239 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 579 miles

front and rear tyre starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 236 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006
Pass 10 Sep 2005 950 miles

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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FNW 165T is a 1979 Honda CB750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNW 165T, 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

How do I check the history of FNW 165T?

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What year was FNW 165T registered?

FNW 165T is a 1979 Honda CB750, first registered on 11 July 1979.

Is FNW 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNW 165T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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