CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG53 VXC

2003 Honda VT750

Red Petrol 745cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VT75012,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VXC
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 35,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 33,882 miles

Rear Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Fail 28 Jul 2022 33,616 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,881 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 32,881 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 29,533 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 29,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,758 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,758 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,454 miles

front and rear tyres flat

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,454 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front and rear tyres flat

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,087 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 19,087 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 16,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,166 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,166 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,032 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
Full Honda VT750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG53 VXC is a 2003 Honda VT750 in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 12,230 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 DG53 VXC, 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 23 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG53 VXC?

You can check the full history of DG53 VXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG53 VXC registered?

DG53 VXC is a 2003 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VXC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG53 VXC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG53 VXC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.