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R294 LBD

1998 Honda VT750

Maroon Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

845 mi
Last recorded845 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 LBD
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 845 miles

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2025 845 miles

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 190 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 44 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 44 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 25,794 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

clutch lever nut loose

Fail 21 May 2022 25,794 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

clutch lever nut loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,486 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 25,486 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,688 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

rear chain very dry

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,279 miles

Chain guard missing

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

no front mudgaurd fitted at time of test

perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,279 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

no front mudgaurd fitted at time of test

perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 18,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre sidewalls splitting

stiffness in front wheel rotation

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,156 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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R294 LBD is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Maroon with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R294 LBD, 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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R294 LBD is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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