Honda VF750C Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda VF750C car check
Is the Honda VF750C reliable? We analysed 4,157 real MOT tests across 428 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda VF750C is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda VF750C.
Honda VF750C Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda VF750C. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda VF750C MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda VF750C to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda VF750C Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda VF750C fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda VF750C Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda VF750C owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda VF750C MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda VF750C year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 57 | 84.2% | 18,230 | 27,856 | 32,049 |
| 2001 | 84 | 89.3% | 4,886 | 17,013 | 36,205 |
| 2000 | 124 | 78.2% | 17,540 | 24,786 | 38,484 |
| 1999 | 216 | 87.5% | 10,209 | 13,953 | 27,232 |
| 1998 | 181 | 92.8% | 9,736 | 16,958 | 31,484 |
| 1997 | 461 | 88.3% | 11,423 | 19,651 | 36,921 |
| 1996 | 605 | 87.8% | 13,160 | 20,546 | 32,845 |
| 1995 | 501 | 87.0% | 13,083 | 22,163 | 32,472 |
| 1994 | 488 | 88.3% | 14,285 | 20,826 | 32,912 |
| 1993 | 275 | 90.2% | 18,160 | 26,315 | 33,840 |
| 1989 | 115 | 89.6% | 15,096 | 19,996 | 50,174 |
| 1988 | 257 | 83.3% | 12,397 | 23,305 | 33,624 |
| 1987 | 364 | 85.2% | 15,968 | 25,616 | 30,548 |
| 1985 | 55 | 83.6% | 14,632 | 19,474 | 31,887 |
| 1983 | 120 | 86.7% | 33,132 | 40,748 | 53,635 |
How Long Does a Honda VF750C Last?
Based on 428 Honda VF750C vehicles on UK roads.
Honda VF750C Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda VF750C MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda VF750C
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.8% MOT pass rate from 181 tests
78.2% MOT pass rate from 124 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda VF750C is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 181 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda VF750C Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda VF750C THIS CAR | 87.2% | 4,157 | 22,172 mi | 43 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A | 72.1% | 6,200 | 82,199 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda VF750C outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda VF750CShould you buy a used Honda VF750C?
The Honda VF750C has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 4,157 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda VF750C are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (58 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (36), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (29). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda VF750C owner drives around 402 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda VF750C models stay on UK roads for around 43 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.