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R116 TKN

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,444 mi
Last recorded20,444 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 TKN
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 20,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 20,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 20,398 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp use of side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 20,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 16,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,609 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 13,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,318 miles

Headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 12,287 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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R116 TKN is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R116 TKN, 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 R116 TKN registered?

R116 TKN is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R116 TKN safe to buy?

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