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P530 GUX

1997 Honda VT750

Beige Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,903 mi
Last recorded47,903 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 GUX
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,903 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 47,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 46,705 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,126 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,292 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,026 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Number Plate Light Not Opp

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 28,936 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number Plate Light Not Opp

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,593 miles

Number Plate Light Not Op

Fail 9 Mar 2016 25,593 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Number Plate Light Not Op

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,008 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,008 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,213 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,437 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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P530 GUX is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Beige with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P530 GUX, 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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P530 GUX is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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