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LY05 ZFV

2005 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,571 mi
Last recorded51,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VT75012,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZFV
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar rubber mounts have slightly more free play than usual

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Throttle action has lots of free play on cables

Fail 19 Jun 2026 51,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar rubber mounts have slightly more free play than usual

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake rod insecure Rear brake arm fitted incorrectly and had no split pin (1.1.15 (c))

Throttle action has lots of free play on cables

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Throttle cables slightly chaffed

Fail 18 Feb 2025 49,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Throttle cables slightly chaffed

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,269 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 46,261 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Footboards insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,743 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 4,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 3,635 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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LY05 ZFV is a 2005 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY05 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 ZFV registered?

LY05 ZFV is a 2005 Honda VT750, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is LY05 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 ZFV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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