Honda Vt750
MotorcycleFrom 1,307 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 17 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 13 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| cable, rod or joint insecure | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 84.5% | restriction in free movement of the braking system, a lamp missing or inoperative |
| 1999 | 79.2% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a throttle control not functioning correctly |
| 1997 | 83.6% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, cable, rod or joint insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vt750s tested had between 12,336 and 31,553 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,580 median miles, the Vt750 has 0.085 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Vt750 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vt750 has a 83.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,307 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vt750?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vt750 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vt750 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vt750 is 19,580 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,336 and 31,553 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.