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S480 BSF

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,738 mi
Last recorded44,738 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 BSF
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 44,738 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 39,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,721 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,624 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,034 miles

exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,848 miles

Gear lever loose on shaft?

Pass 26 Jun 2013 147 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 29 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,591 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 14,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 14,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 7,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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S480 BSF is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S480 BSF, 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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S480 BSF is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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