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R145 EGV

1998 Honda VT750

Purple Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,061 mi
Last recorded20,061 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 EGV
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,061 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 19,861 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 19,861 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 19,506 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,305 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 19,305 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole in swinging arm next to brake anchor mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,946 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,709 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,333 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,861 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,530 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Rear swinging arm becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,381 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,541 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 16,541 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,372 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 16,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,392 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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R145 EGV is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Purple with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 18,733 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 R145 EGV, 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 28 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R145 EGV is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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