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R450 HGC

1997 Honda VT750

Beige Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,672 mi
Last recorded17,672 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 17,672 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,330 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 17,330 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2016 16,620 miles

General condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2016 16,620 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,984 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,081 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 3,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 3,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 3,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,895 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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R450 HGC is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Beige with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,171 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 R450 HGC, 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 29 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R450 HGC registered?

R450 HGC is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R450 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 HGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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