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J805 HMV

1998 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,733 mi
Last recorded52,733 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB75024,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,612 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 51,612 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,621 miles

Rear CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,776 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,683 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Alloy flexible hose banjo bolt to front master cylinder is slightly corroded.

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 48,683 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch cable pulls tight on full left lock. (2.1.4 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Alloy flexible hose banjo bolt to front master cylinder is slightly corroded.

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,427 miles

1) Rear tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,874 miles

1) Front tyre near to legal limit. †2) Front tyre slightly perished. †3) Exhaust system rusty.

Fail 23 Dec 2005 38,874 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

1) Front tyre near to legal limit. †2) Front tyre perished.

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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J805 HMV is a 1998 Honda CB750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 24,959 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 J805 HMV, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J805 HMV registered?

J805 HMV is a 1998 Honda CB750, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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