Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA VF750SC
749cc
Petrol
Class 2
63.7%
first-time pass rate
28.6%
failed outright
25,221
median miles at test
91
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a VF750SC
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 29.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
17 | 26.2 |
| brakes |
|
13 | 20 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 9.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the VF750SC beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VF750SC.