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R188 HDW

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,860 mi
Last recorded32,860 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HDW
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 32,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,664 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 32,664 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front break binding

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,409 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,697 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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R188 HDW is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R188 HDW, 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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What year was R188 HDW registered?

R188 HDW is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R188 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 HDW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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