Honda CBR750
Real ownership data from 66 UK CBR750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CBR750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 15% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7.3% |
| Suspension | major | 5.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.4% |
| Other | fail | 3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
CBR750 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 36,634 mi | 2,234 | 61.11% |
| 1998 | 14 | 31,710 mi | 701 | 75.41% |
| 1997 | 10 | 36,550 mi | 1,813 | 80% |
| 1996 | 5 | 36,123 mi | 3,954 | 68% |
| 1988 | 7 | 26,331 mi | 2,627 | 78.95% |
| 1987 | 8 | 36,362 mi | 695 | 52.94% |
CBR750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CBR750?
Across 66 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CBR750?
The median Honda CBR750 in the UK has covered 33,824 miles, and typically rides about 1,448 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 25,708 and 43,614 miles.
Is the Honda CBR750 reliable?
71.66% of Honda CBR750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.34 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 66 Honda CBR750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.