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R199 RJB

1998 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,896 mi
Last recorded71,896 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CB75024,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 RJB
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 71,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 71,764 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 70,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,152 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,233 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front offside outer pad 2mm. (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn (close to fail), (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak from exhaust. (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting of oil from front fork seals (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,233 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front offside outer pad 2mm. (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn (close to fail), (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak from exhaust. (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting of oil from front fork seals (2.3.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,083 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Oil contamination on front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,738 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,709 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,501 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,457 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,586 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,586 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,819 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,311 miles

Nearside fork dust seal loose

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,384 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,383 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,121 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 37,121 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R199 RJB is a 1998 Honda CB750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 24,959 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 R199 RJB, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R199 RJB registered?

R199 RJB is a 1998 Honda CB750, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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