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GY08 YKV

2008 Honda VT750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,003 mi
Last recorded19,003 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Honda VT7509,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YKV
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 19,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,961 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 18,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,300 miles

dip beam pattern technically incorrect

front indicators close to centre line of bike

number plate not working

Fail 8 Dec 2011 17,300 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

dip beam pattern technically incorrect

front indicators close to centre line of bike

number plate not working

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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GY08 YKV is a 2008 Honda VT750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY08 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 YKV registered?

GY08 YKV is a 2008 Honda VT750, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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