HONDA VT 750 CS-A
Pass rate over time
The VT 750 CS-A's first-time pass rate has risen 8.6 points since 2014, 91.4% to 100.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VT 750 CS-A passes first time 93.2% of the time; by 20k that's 93.3%.
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 CS-A
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 22.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 14.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 14.8 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 11.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 11.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 11.1 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 7.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 3.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VT 750 CS-A beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CS-A.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (94.1% pass). Weakest: 2012 (90.5%).
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.