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P73 MKK

1997 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CB75025,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 MKK
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 56,875 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 45,056 miles

front brake slightly binding.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,264 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,950 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 15,709 miles

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

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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P73 MKK is a 1997 Honda CB750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P73 MKK, 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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P73 MKK is a 1997 Honda CB750, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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