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T197 RFS

1999 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VT75017,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 RFS
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 17,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,859 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 16,859 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 16,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 15,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,549 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,184 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 15,184 miles

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 1 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,359 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,014 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,764 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,036 miles

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

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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T197 RFS is a 1999 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 17,092 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 T197 RFS, 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 27 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T197 RFS registered?

T197 RFS is a 1999 Honda VT750, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T197 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 RFS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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