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K289 OHW

1993 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,546 mi
Last recorded74,546 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Honda CB75028,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 OHW
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 74,546 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 71,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 28 May 2012 71,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,326 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,319 miles

Brake fluid reservoir severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,964 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 62,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 62,248 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 61,090 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 61,088 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 61,086 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 61,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 59,970 miles

2 small nails were removed from the fread of the rear tyre.

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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K289 OHW is a 1993 Honda CB750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 28,999 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 K289 OHW, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K289 OHW is a 1993 Honda CB750, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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