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BJ08 UON

2008 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,093 mi
Last recorded26,093 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VT7509,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UON
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 26,090 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,067 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2024 25,934 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 25,934 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,750 miles

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 25,737 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,448 miles

Front tyre side walls cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 25,448 miles

Front tyre side walls cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,797 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 22,437 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light hand lever (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,680 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 21,680 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2016 18,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 1,689 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT750?

Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
595
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 54
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BJ08 UON is a 2008 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 9,056 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VT750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 UON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT750 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VT750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ08 UON registered?

BJ08 UON is a 2008 Honda VT750, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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