Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Honda Adv 750 J?

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 2018 Honda Adv 750 J?

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 2018 Honda Adv 750 J?

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 2018 Honda Adv 750 J reliable?

Based on MOT data from 157 vehicles, the 2018 Honda Adv 750 J has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, 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 2018 Honda Adv 750 J?

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 J (2018)

157 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Honda Adv 750 J

CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Adv 750 J. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Honda ADV 750-J has a first-time pass rate of 75.2%, which falls noticeably short of the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need a bit more attention to stay roadworthy. The 12.7% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is manageable but worth noting during any pre-purchase inspection.

At just under 6,700 miles on the median, these adventurers haven't been thrashed, yet they're already averaging 0.2 failures and 1.0 advisory per test, pointing to minor wear items and maintenance niggles rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, have a full service history checked and budget for routine consumables—brakes, fluids, and suspension components will likely need attention sooner rather than later.

We have limited data for the 2018 Honda Adv 750 J — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

These stats describe 157 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 157 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.7% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Honda Adv 750 J 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.

6,696

typical

4,295

low mileage

10,647

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Honda Adv 750 J vehicles fall between 4,295 and 10,647 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,295 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.

✓ 4,295–10,647 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Honda Adv 750 Js sit.

⚠ Over 14,373 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Honda Adv 750 J — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2018 Honda Adv 750 Js are still active.

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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