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P253 CCT

1997 Honda VT750

Green Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,306 mi
Last recorded25,306 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 CCT
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 24,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 24,680 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 24,680 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 24,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,347 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 23,347 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 22,246 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,031 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 22,031 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,681 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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P253 CCT is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Green with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,171 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 P253 CCT, 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 29 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P253 CCT registered?

P253 CCT is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P253 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 CCT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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