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NTP 908Y

1983 Honda VF750S

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,576 mi
Last recorded40,576 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda VF750S35,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTP 908Y
MakeHonda
ModelVF750S
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 40,576 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect linkage seized restricted movement (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s legs chrome pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 40,545 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,361 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,814 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 32,611 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 32,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,805 miles

front tyre perished on sidewalls slightly

Fail 10 May 2013 31,805 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

front tyre perished on sidewalls slightly

How Reliable is the Honda VF750S?

Based on 819 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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NTP 908Y is a 1983 Honda VF750S in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Honda VF750S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,127 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 VF750S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTP 908Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750S typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda VF750S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NTP 908Y registered?

NTP 908Y is a 1983 Honda VF750S, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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