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Q368OKE

1978 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

986 mi
Last recorded986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda CB75025,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ368OKE
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 451 miles

all welding on frame very poor and no real strength in frame

front discs scored

front stanchions pitted

front wheel/brake binding slightly

osr and nsr suspension units seem unstable on wobble check due to very poor welding and lack of strength in mounting points !

upper engine mount badly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2012 446 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

Front Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure (9.2.9)

Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure (9.2.9)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in head set

play in osr top swing arm bushes

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

all welding on frame very poor and no real strength in frame

front discs scored

front end feels very unstable even over smooth ground!- something not right !!

front forks leaking badly

front stanchions pitted

in my opinion this vehicle is in an unsafe condition to be driven on road!

osr and nsr suspension units seem unstable on wobble check due to very poor welding and lack of strength in mounting points !

upper engine mount badly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 1 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread

Brake pipe ferruls corroded

Exhaust system has a slight blow

Front brake above efficiency but feels poor

Front mudguard insecure

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

N/S/R inner cv boot leaking

Rear fog lamp slightly loose

Rubber seal around footbrake servo missing

Vehicle frame not square when viewed from the rear

Welding of vehicle frame not the best in places

Fail 24 May 2011 1 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracked between tread

Brake pipe ferruls corroded

Exhaust system has a slight blow

Front brake above efficiency but feels poor

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

N/S/R inner cv boot leaking

Rear fog lamp slightly loose

Rubber seal around footbrake servo missing

Vehicle frame not square when viewed from the rear

Welding of vehicle frame not the best in places

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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Q368OKE is a 1978 Honda CB750 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,587 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 Q368OKE, 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 48 years old, this Honda CB750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q368OKE is a 1978 Honda CB750, first registered on 10 July 1978.

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