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P360 BCW

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 BCW
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,635 miles

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 65,365 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid leak from reservoir

Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Front chain guard corroded through on one mounting,but is secure

Lower some light corrosion in frame

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,085 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,975 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,735 miles

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

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,735 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

number plate light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,857 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,596 miles

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,022 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,022 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 45,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,024 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 33,021 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

gear lever bent

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,957 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,957 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006
Fail 12 Jun 2006

Centre Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2005 24,574 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 24,558 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P360 BCW is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 P360 BCW, 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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P360 BCW is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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