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R908 EPV

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,613 mi
Last recorded51,613 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 51,613 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim side car wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 50,886 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 46,737 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 46,029 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear number plate lamp innoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,902 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,835 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,393 miles

Centre Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R908 EPV 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 81%.

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 R908 EPV, 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 R908 EPV registered?

R908 EPV is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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