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K457 XEL

1997 Honda CB750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,192 mi
Last recorded27,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB75025,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 27,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,747 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,747 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,301 miles

front discs badly lipped and grooved.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 82,301 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

front discs badly lipped and grooved.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 78,683 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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K457 XEL is a 1997 Honda CB750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K457 XEL, 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.

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What year was K457 XEL registered?

K457 XEL is a 1997 Honda CB750, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is K457 XEL safe to buy?

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