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R396 UBY

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,478 mi
Last recorded24,478 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 UBY
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,478 miles

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

Front tyre perished in tread.

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 22,838 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 22,838 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 22,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 22,556 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation in rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 22,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 22,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017
Fail 15 Sep 2017

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016
Pass 16 Sep 2015

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

Rear brake pivot worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014
Pass 2 Aug 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2013

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,801 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,801 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2008
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,861 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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R396 UBY is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R396 UBY, 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 R396 UBY registered?

R396 UBY is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R396 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 UBY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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