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Y179 DHN

2001 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,499 mi
Last recorded60,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VT75014,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 DHN
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,499 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlight mask fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2026 60,499 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,369 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 57,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Mask fitted to headlmap to correct beam image

Front Tyre deflated

Offside Oil leak noted on R/H case

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake component slightly loose Torque arm bolt loose but locking nut fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2022 57,200 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Mask fitted to headlmap to correct beam image

Front Tyre deflated

Offside Oil leak noted on R/H case

Rear Brake component slightly loose Torque arm bolt loose but locking nut fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,194 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 56,194 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y179 DHN is a 2001 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,411 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 Y179 DHN, 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 25 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y179 DHN is a 2001 Honda VT750, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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