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S134 KJT

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

39,402 mi
Last recorded39,402 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 KJT
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,402 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 39,402 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,884 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 36,884 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,595 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 35,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 34,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,534 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,863 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake master cylinder inspection glass faded

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,752 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,602 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 26,602 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,305 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 22,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,757 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 17,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 May 2009 17,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,901 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 13,893 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,088 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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S134 KJT is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S134 KJT, 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 S134 KJT registered?

S134 KJT is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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