MOT Status
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37,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front tyre showing age cracking to sidewalls
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Inner Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
bar end missing
side panels loose
Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking radiator haging off (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Inner Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
bar end missing
side panels loose
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
number hange loosr
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
number hange loosr
damage to rear mudguard.
How Reliable is the Honda VT750?
Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R473 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black 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 R473 HGJ, 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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R473 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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