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N402 ABL

1996 Honda CB750

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,515 mi
Last recorded51,515 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB75023,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 ABL
MakeHonda
ModelCB750
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 51,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 51,513 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,500 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted Brake calliper does not make full contact with the brake disc (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle is very stiff in operation (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some slight tighter parts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (2.4 (b))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment (2.4 (d))

no lights fitted at time of test (masked off)

Fail 17 Jun 2023 51,277 miles

Front Position lamp not working sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some slight tighter parts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (2.4 (b))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment (2.4 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,055 miles

Nearside Side car wheel has a slight negative camber

Fail 14 Jun 2022 50,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side car wheel has a slight negative camber

Fail 23 May 2022 50,050 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 49,978 miles

Front Brake binding lightly

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

Side car wheel has a degree of negative camber

Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,959 miles

Front brake binding lightly

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment. (5.3.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 19,959 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Side car (1.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies On front brake lever (1.3.1a)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm side car (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake binding lightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment. (5.3.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 49,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,344 miles

Fibre washer on union on front flexi hose and caliper

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 May 2014 49,334 miles

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fibre washer on union on front flexi hose and caliper

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,136 miles

No seat or brake fitted to side car at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,136 miles

No seat etc fitted toside car at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,111 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight play in both front shock absorber/fork legs

Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,105 miles

Front side light in front headlight not working

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,105 miles

Front side light in front headlight not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,667 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,947 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Honda CB750?

Based on 29,946 MOT tests across 4,575 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
4,575
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 335
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 322
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
Full Honda CB750 reliability report

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N402 ABL is a 1996 Honda CB750 in Grey with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 23,433 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 CB750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N402 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB750 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N402 ABL is a 1996 Honda CB750, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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