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R706 LHT

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,211 mi
Last recorded40,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 LHT
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 40,211 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2022 39,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 39,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,681 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,763 miles

Speedometer not working

Fail 22 Oct 2016 35,763 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Speedometer not working

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 32,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,201 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 25,201 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 20,487 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,156 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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R706 LHT is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R706 LHT, 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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R706 LHT is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R706 LHT safe to buy?

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