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R202 BUX

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,349 mi
Last recorded33,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 BUX
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 33,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 23,585 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 23,585 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 22,557 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 22,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,503 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 22,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,395 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake travel

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2013

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,277 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2012 20,277 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

battery flat

front tyre unevenly worn

various splits to front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,567 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,740 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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R202 BUX is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R202 BUX, 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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R202 BUX is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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