Honda Cb750 (1998)
1998 Honda Cb750
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Cb750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Honda CB750 passes its MOT first time in 71.5% of cases, which is nearly 9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these bikes need closer pre-test attention than most. With 11.7% of vehicles flagged for dangerous defects over their lifetime, buyers should factor in potential safety-critical repairs when evaluating condition.
These 25-year-old machines are running relatively low mileage (median 24,991 miles), yet still accumulating 1.39 failures and 4.5 advisories per test on average, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake systems and structural integrity, as the higher failure and advisory rates suggest these are where problems cluster on older CB750s.
What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Cb750
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 102 | 71.2% | 1.4 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Honda Cb750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Honda Cb750 vehicles fall between 14,025 and 35,414 miles.
1998 Honda Cb750 — Still on the Road
21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Honda Cb750
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.1%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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17.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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14.8%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.9%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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