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T653 HCY

1999 Honda VT750

Bronze Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,977 mi
Last recorded43,977 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VT75017,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 HCY
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 43,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,964 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 43,923 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 43,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 42,636 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 42,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 42,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,157 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,351 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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T653 HCY is a 1999 Honda VT750 in Bronze with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T653 HCY, 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 T653 HCY registered?

T653 HCY is a 1999 Honda VT750, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T653 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T653 HCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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