Honda VT750 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.1 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda VT750 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.9%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released12.2%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.2%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.8%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.5%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.1%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.8%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.8%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A lamp missing or inoperative6.8%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.8%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VT750 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.2%

   94 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

   53 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

   25 tests

4. 4.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded1.9%

   16 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.8%

   15 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   12 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.4%

   12 tests

8. 8.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced1.4%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The VT750 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

21,693

Test classes

class 2: 838

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda VT750?

84.5% unadjusted, from 838 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VT750 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 14.9% of failed Honda VT750 tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" (12.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda VT750 usually have at its MOT?

21,693 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.