Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe?

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 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe?

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 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe?

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 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe reliable?

Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles, the 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.5%, 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 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe?

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 Cbx 750 Fe (1986)

319 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.5% first-time pass rate

1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe

CarHunch analysed 319 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 319 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 1986 Honda CBX 750 FE passes its MOT first time in 76.5% of cases, sitting 3.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a modest shortfall that reflects the age and condition variance you'd expect in a 38-year-old motorcycle. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting less than 1% of the cohort, so safety concerns aren't a red flag here.

The median mileage of 39,738 is reasonable for a bike of this age, and the low failure rate (0.1 per vehicle) combined with minimal advisories (0.2 per vehicle) suggests that survivors in the used market tend to be relatively well-maintained. If you're considering one, have the brakes, tyres, and fuel system inspected thoroughly—these are the common wear items on older bikes—and factor in that roughly one in four may need work to pass its next test.

The 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (76.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

76.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 34k–48k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 319 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 319 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	316	76.3%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 828 Honda Cbx 750 Fe vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 49.3%

408

Silver 36.2%

300

Black 9.9%

Blue 3.6%

Yellow 1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe 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.

39,738

typical

33,542

low mileage

47,782

high mileage

Half of all 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fe vehicles fall between 33,542 and 47,782 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,542 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.

✓ 33,542–47,782 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1986 Honda Cbx 750 Fes sit.

⚠ Over 64,505 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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