HONDA VT 750 SA

745cc Petrol Class 2

#405 of 5426 overall #47 of 921 HONDAs #253 of 2787 other bikes

92.4%

first-time pass rate

3.9%

failed outright

6,745

median miles at test

1,607

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The VT 750 SA's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2013 (94.8% → 93.9%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage VT 750 SA passes first time 94.9% of the time; by 20k that's 86.5%.

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 SA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	33	26.4	0.9×
brakes	27	21.6	0.3×
tyres	14	11.2	1.1×
suspension	13	10.4	1.0×
structure and attachments	12	9.6	0.9×
tyres and wheels	9	7.2	0.2×
lighting and signalling	6	4.8	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	5	4	1.3×
steering and suspension	3	2.4	—
audible warning (Horn)	3	2.4	1.0×

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 SA 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 SA.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (98.6% pass). Weakest: 2011 (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.

HONDA VT 750 SA FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA VT 750 SA reliable?

The HONDA VT 750 SA is more reliable than average for its class: 92.4% of its 1,607 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #405 of 5426 models.

What does a VT 750 SA fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed VT 750 SA tests.

What is the best year of VT 750 SA to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (98.6%) and 2011 worst (90.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VT 750 SA last?

The median VT 750 SA shows 6,745 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 86.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.