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D853 LEL

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,037 mi
Last recorded16,037 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 LEL
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 16,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 15,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 14,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 2 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 2 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre Old

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 14,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 14,741 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,550 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,082 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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D853 LEL is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,171 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 D853 LEL, 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 29 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D853 LEL registered?

D853 LEL is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is D853 LEL safe to buy?

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