Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Honda Adv 750 H?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Honda Adv 750 H?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Honda Adv 750 H?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Honda Adv 750 H reliable?

Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles, the 2017 Honda Adv 750 H has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Honda Adv 750 H?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Adv 750 H (2017)

225 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.5% first-time pass rate

2017 Honda Adv 750 H

CarHunch analysed 225 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Adv 750 H. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Honda ADV 750-H is well above the UK average with a 90.5% first-time pass rate, and dangerous defects are rare at just 7.6% of vehicles ever flagged—this is a genuinely reliable bike. The median mileage of 8,748 miles is quite low for a six-year-old model, suggesting these are lightly used machines that haven't been thrashed. With only 0.2 failures per vehicle on average and just 1.6 advisories, these bikes show very few structural or safety problems. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and check the chain, sprockets, and tyres yourself—routine wear items are the main concern, not hidden faults.

We have limited data for the 2017 Honda Adv 750 H — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

96.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–14k

For context

These stats describe 225 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	219	96.5%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 285 Honda Adv 750 H vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 62.1%

177

Red 22.1%

White 15.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Honda Adv 750 H vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,748

typical

5,833

low mileage

13,971

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Honda Adv 750 H vehicles fall between 5,833 and 13,971 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,833 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,833–13,971 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Honda Adv 750 Hs sit.

⚠ Over 18,860 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Honda Adv 750 H — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2017 Honda Adv 750 Hs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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