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S38 JSN

1998 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,759 mi
Last recorded39,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CB75024,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 JSN
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,759 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,759 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake component insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,089 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,946 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,752 miles

FRONT WHEELBEARING BEGINING TO SOUND ROUGH NOT TO EXCESS AT THIS TIME

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,771 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 16,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 13,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,561 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,561 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 7,415 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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S38 JSN is a 1998 Honda CB750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S38 JSN, 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 S38 JSN registered?

S38 JSN is a 1998 Honda CB750, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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