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W171 BCW

2000 Honda VT750

Green Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,562 mi
Last recorded22,562 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT75014,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 BCW
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2026 22,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2025 20,855 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2025 20,832 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls doesnt operate with front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,372 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 20,368 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,392 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 13 May 2012 19,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,248 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 19,248 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,388 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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W171 BCW is a 2000 Honda VT750 in Green with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 14,794 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 W171 BCW, 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 26 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W171 BCW registered?

W171 BCW is a 2000 Honda VT750, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W171 BCW safe to buy?

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