Pass rate over time
The CB750F2's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.7 points since 2014, 87.1% to 84.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CB750F2 passes first time 85.1% of the time; by 30k that's 85.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CB750F2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
28 | 32.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
16 | 18.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
15 | 17.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 10.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 5.9 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 4.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 3.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 3.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CB750F2 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET, TRIUMPH TRIDENT).
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 CB750F2.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1977 (87.7% pass). Weakest: 1978 (80.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.