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R688 STS

1998 Honda VT750

Grey Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,297 mi
Last recorded38,297 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 STS
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,297 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 38,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure Rear drum brake stay insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,295 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 38,295 miles

All direction indicators not working Indicators do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 38,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,448 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose Registration plate mounting bracket loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 36,448 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle control excessively tight (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose Registration plate mounting bracket loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 24,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,439 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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R688 STS is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Grey with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R688 STS, 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 R688 STS registered?

R688 STS is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R688 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 STS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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