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MDJ 789P

1976 Honda CB750F

Yellow Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,665 mi
Last recorded75,665 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 Honda CB750F37,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDJ 789P
MakeHonda
ModelCB750F
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,665 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper Bracket Close to Disc

Slight Oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear seat removed

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear seat removed

Pass 28 May 2019 73,993 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 73,993 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

No Chainguard fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,359 miles

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

Front and Rear Pads fitted Require bedding in

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,359 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front and Rear Pads fitted Require bedding in

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,675 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,675 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 666,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,116 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 5,116 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CB750F?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Horn not working 5
Footrest insecure 5
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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MDJ 789P is a 1976 Honda CB750F in Yellow with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1976 Honda CB750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 37,190 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 CB750F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDJ 789P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB750F typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Honda CB750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDJ 789P registered?

MDJ 789P is a 1976 Honda CB750F, first registered on 19 March 1976.

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