MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Auxiliary lights taped off/permanently disconnected
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Clutch cable damaged in the lower part
Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake control does not switch on stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Clutch cable damaged in the lower part
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nut missing from exhaust
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in rear tyre ()
Throttle operating incorrectly stiff & not self closing (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in rear tyre ()
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear flash at the same time (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Exhaust bolt missing
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Honda VT750?
Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 GPT is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R278 GPT, 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 R278 GPT registered?
R278 GPT is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R278 GPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 GPT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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