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P751 DSS

1997 Honda VT750

Beige Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,385 mi
Last recorded38,385 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 DSS
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 38,123 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,905 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 37,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 36,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,125 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 25,109 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,104 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,021 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 23,021 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,850 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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P751 DSS is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Beige with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P751 DSS, 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 P751 DSS registered?

P751 DSS is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P751 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 DSS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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