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R517 FNO

1998 Honda VT750

Beige Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,717 mi
Last recorded49,717 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 FNO
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 48,919 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2009 48,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 44,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2007 44,625 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,176 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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R517 FNO is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Beige with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R517 FNO, 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 R517 FNO registered?

R517 FNO is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R517 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 FNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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