HONDA VT 750 C2-BA

745cc Petrol Class 2

#1332 of 5426 overall #158 of 921 HONDAs #816 of 2787 other bikes

88.8%

first-time pass rate

5.0%

failed outright

9,286

median miles at test

904

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The VT 750 C2-BA's first-time pass rate has risen 5.5 points since 2013, 87.8% to 93.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VT 750 C2-BA's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VT 750 C2-BA passes first time 92.1% of the time; by 30k that's 77.8%.

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 C2-BA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	16	22.9	0.9×
brakes	11	15.7	0.3×
tyres and wheels	10	14.3	0.5×
reg plates and vin	6	8.6	0.8×
structure and attachments	6	8.6	0.8×
tyres	6	8.6	0.8×
lighting and signalling	5	7.1	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	4	5.7	1.9×
suspension	3	4.3	0.5×
steering	3	4.3	0.5×

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 C2-BA 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 C2-BA.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2011 (88.4%).

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 C2-BA FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA VT 750 C2-BA reliable?

The HONDA VT 750 C2-BA is more reliable than average for its class: 88.8% of its 904 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1332 of 5426 models.

What does a VT 750 C2-BA fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed VT 750 C2-BA tests.

What is the best year of VT 750 C2-BA to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (90.7%) and 2013 worst (88.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VT 750 C2-BA last?

The median VT 750 C2-BA shows 9,286 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 77.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.