HONDA VT 750 C-5

745cc Petrol Class 2

#2050 of 5426 overall #277 of 921 HONDAs #1247 of 2787 other bikes

86.5%

first-time pass rate

5.7%

failed outright

12,188

median miles at test

1,491

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The VT 750 C-5's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2008 (85.1% → 86.0%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the VT 750 C-5's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VT 750 C-5 passes first time 89.9% of the time; by 30k that's 79.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a VT 750 C-5

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	44	27.7	0.5×
lighting and signalling	37	23.3	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	20	12.6	0.5×
tyres and wheels	16	10.1	0.5×
steering and suspension	16	10.1	0.3×
tyres	10	6.3	0.8×
reg plates and vin	6	3.8	0.6×
suspension	4	2.5	0.4×
structure and attachments	4	2.5	0.3×
driving controls	2	1.3	0.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VT 750 C-5 beats 4 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 VT 750 C-5.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2007 (92.0% pass). Weakest: 2005 (84.3%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HONDA VT 750 C-5 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA VT 750 C-5 reliable?

The HONDA VT 750 C-5 is about average for its class: 86.5% of its 1,491 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2050 of 5426 models.

What does a VT 750 C-5 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 28% of all defects recorded against failed VT 750 C-5 tests.

What is the best year of VT 750 C-5 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (92.0%) and 2005 worst (84.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VT 750 C-5 last?

The median VT 750 C-5 shows 12,188 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 79.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.