MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda VT750?
Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.
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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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