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B518 VKL

1985 Honda CBX750

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,257 mi
Last recorded37,257 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CBX75037,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB518 VKL
MakeHonda
ModelCBX750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 37,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 37,080 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2021 37,009 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 37,009 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,608 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,583 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,284 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear numberplate light bulb blown

Fail 23 May 2009 47,270 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear numberplate light bulb blown

How Reliable is the Honda CBX750?

Based on 3,696 MOT tests across 646 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
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B518 VKL is a 1985 Honda CBX750 in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda CBX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 37,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBX750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B518 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CBX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B518 VKL registered?

B518 VKL is a 1985 Honda CBX750, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B518 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B518 VKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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