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P799 XTX

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,539 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 56,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,377 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,171 miles

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

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

front mudguard slighty insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2014

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

front mudguard slighty insecure

number plate slighty insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 50,745 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,603 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,597 miles

headlamp rim damaged but still correct beam angle

Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

headlamp rim damaged but still correct beam angle

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,167 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,167 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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P799 XTX is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P799 XTX, 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 P799 XTX registered?

P799 XTX is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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