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Honda Cb750fb (1983)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.5% first-time pass rate

1983 Honda Cb750fb

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 1983 Honda Cb750fb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1983 Honda CB750FB is a collector's bike in practice, not a daily driver—just 4.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, with a median MOT score of 50 out of 100. Nearly all test attempts fail on the first go, though the dangerous defect rate sits at a manageable 0.7%, so structural safety isn't the primary issue when these bikes do come up for test.

The low average failures (0.02 per vehicle) and advisories (0.1 per vehicle) suggest most problems are minor niggles rather than systemic breakdowns, but the median mileage of just under 34,000 miles tells you these are preserved machines, not ridden hard. If you're considering one, accept that getting it MOT-ready will require patience and specialist knowledge—budget for sorting ignition, lights, and exhaust systems before you even book the test.

Below average reliability 75.5% below UK average
4.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,992
typical mileage
20,808–51,173 middle half
0.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.02
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1983 Honda Cb750fb

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1983 Honda Cb750fb 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.

20,808
low mileage
33,992
typical
51,173
high mileage

Half of all 1983 Honda Cb750fb vehicles fall between 20,808 and 51,173 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.02
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Honda Cb750fb

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 25%
    Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Engine mount bolt
  • 25%
    Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread
  • 25%
    tyres flat
  • 25%
    Rear Chain guard insecure
  • 25%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 25%
    Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tube type tyre has been fitted tubeless
  • 25%
    Front Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.

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