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R476 HGN

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,966 mi
Last recorded21,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 21,966 miles

Front Mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2026 21,966 miles

Front Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,946 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2022 21,946 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,676 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 21,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,185 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 19,185 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 13,999 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,661 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,364 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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R476 HGN is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R476 HGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R476 HGN registered?

R476 HGN is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R476 HGN safe to buy?

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