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S557 RLL

1998 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,424 mi
Last recorded30,424 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VT75018,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 30,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 30,375 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 30,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 26,293 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 15,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 12,447 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight binding,floor test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 12,355 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 28 May 2009 9,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 7,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,782 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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S557 RLL is a 1998 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S557 RLL, 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 S557 RLL registered?

S557 RLL is a 1998 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S557 RLL safe to buy?

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