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W397 BAW

2000 Honda VF750C

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VF750C24,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 BAW
MakeHonda
ModelVF750C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,076 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy upper bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight mask convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2024 63,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 63,186 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 51,021 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 42,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

headlight mask converter fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 40,233 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,433 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 39,433 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,443 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,443 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,380 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,380 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 21,476 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Honda VF750C?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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W397 BAW is a 2000 Honda VF750C in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Honda VF750C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,786 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 VF750C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 BAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF750C typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VF750C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W397 BAW is a 2000 Honda VF750C, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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