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N581 OAE

2003 Honda CB750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,125 mi
Last recorded16,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB75031,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 OAE
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 16,125 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 16,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 16,104 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 16,091 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 15,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,635 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 15,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2016 15,069 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,440 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 9,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,262 miles

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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N581 OAE is a 2003 Honda CB750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 31,528 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 N581 OAE, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N581 OAE registered?

N581 OAE is a 2003 Honda CB750, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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