CarVerify

Free Car Check

J505 EUG

1997 Honda CB750

Red Petrol 747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,990 mi
Last recorded36,990 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CB75025,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 EUG
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,133 miles

Lower exhaust welded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 33,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Lower exhaust welded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,608 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,598 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,911 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,910 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,692 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,692 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,807 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,853 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 31,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 31,276 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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
Full Honda CB750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J505 EUG is a 1997 Honda CB750 in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,410 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 J505 EUG, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J505 EUG?

You can check the full history of J505 EUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J505 EUG registered?

J505 EUG is a 1997 Honda CB750, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is J505 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 EUG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J505 EUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J505 EUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.