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HW08 ABU

2008 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

17,187 mi
Last recorded17,187 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VT7509,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 17,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 16,446 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 16,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,532 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 13,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 11,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 10,822 miles

slight corrosion on frame starting to occur

Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 8,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 5,222 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 5,222 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,818 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 4,817 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,723 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 3,359 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,526 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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HW08 ABU is a 2008 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW08 ABU, 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 HW08 ABU registered?

HW08 ABU is a 2008 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HW08 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 ABU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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