Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB750 NIGHTHAWK
750cc
Petrol
Class 2
72.3%
first-time pass rate
13.8%
failed outright
24,863
median miles at test
94
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB750 NIGHTHAWK
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 26.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 17.1 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 14.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 9.8 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CB750 NIGHTHAWK beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET, TRIUMPH TRIDENT).
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
78.6% pass · 26.4k tests
TRIUMPH
TRIDENT
85.0% pass · 23.9k tests
KAWASAKI
Z1000
84.5% pass · 22.7k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB750 NIGHTHAWK.