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FY55 HVX

2005 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,862 mi
Last recorded33,862 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VT75012,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HVX
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 33,461 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 32,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 29,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 29,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,339 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 29,339 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 29,323 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 29,323 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,920 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,820 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 28,820 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,809 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 27,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,414 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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FY55 HVX is a 2005 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,378 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 FY55 HVX, 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 21 years old, this Honda VT750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY55 HVX registered?

FY55 HVX is a 2005 Honda VT750, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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