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THE 782Y

1983 Honda CB750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,231 mi
Last recorded34,231 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Honda CB75032,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 782Y
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,231 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,231 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,154 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 28,153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Two engine montings on r/h/s of frame incorrectly fitted

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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THE 782Y is a 1983 Honda CB750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 32,687 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 THE 782Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THE 782Y registered?

THE 782Y is a 1983 Honda CB750, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is THE 782Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 782Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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