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P40 BCN

2008 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,069 mi
Last recorded17,069 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VT7509,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 BCN
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 17,069 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle jamming open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 16,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 15,529 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 9,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 9,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 8,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 7,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 6,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 5,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 5,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,232 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 4,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 3,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,143 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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P40 BCN is a 2008 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P40 BCN, 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 P40 BCN registered?

P40 BCN is a 2008 Honda VT750, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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