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P790 NLY

1997 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,077 mi
Last recorded15,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CB75025,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 NLY
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 15,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 15,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,513 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,077 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,391 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,583 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,761 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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P790 NLY is a 1997 Honda CB750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P790 NLY, 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 P790 NLY registered?

P790 NLY is a 1997 Honda CB750, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P790 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 NLY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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