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S553 NPX

1998 Honda VT750

Beige Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,606 mi
Last recorded37,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 NPX
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,606 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 37,571 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 37,555 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,438 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Throttle stiff

Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,417 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Throttle action stiff

Fail 10 Sep 2022 37,402 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Throttle action stiff

Pass 2 May 2019 37,271 miles

CHAIN HAS BEEN FITTED WITH SPLIT LINK NOT RIVET TYPE NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED ON BIKES OF THIS CAPACITY!

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGING ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear MUDGAURD/RACK MOUNTING BOLTS PROTRUDING SUCH THAT TYRE MAY RUB WHEN SUSPENSION UNDER HEAVY LOADING/COMPRESSION.

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

SPROCKET COVER INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT SECURE.

THROTTLE ACTION STIFF.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 37,272 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort NEW DISC?....MAY NEED RE MOUNTING? (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGING ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear MUDGAURD/RACK MOUNTING BOLTS PROTRUDING SUCH THAT TYRE MAY RUB WHEN SUSPENSION UNDER HEAVY LOADING/COMPRESSION.

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

THROTTLE ACTION STIFF.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front brake disc slightly cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2017 35,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front brake disc slightly cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,593 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 13,593 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,446 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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S553 NPX is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Beige 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 S553 NPX, 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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S553 NPX is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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