HONDA VT750

745cc Petrol Class 2

#2515 of 5426 overall #372 of 921 HONDAs #1579 of 2787 other bikes

84.9%

first-time pass rate

8.4%

failed outright

16,506

median miles at test

5,478

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The VT750's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (83.8% → 84.4%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the VT750's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VT750 passes first time 91.1% of the time; by 50k that's 70.9%.

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 VT750

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	323	35.9	2.2×
brakes	155	17.2	0.5×
tyres	103	11.4	2.5×
structure and attachments	100	11.1	2.1×
suspension	62	6.9	1.4×
lighting and signalling	60	6.7	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	34	3.8	2.6×
tyres and wheels	26	2.9	0.2×
reg plates and vin	19	2.1	0.4×
steering and suspension	18	2	0.1×

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 VT750 beats 3 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 VT750.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (90.4% pass). Weakest: 1998 (78.5%).

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 VT750 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA VT750 reliable?

The HONDA VT750 is about average for its class: 84.9% of its 5,478 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2515 of 5426 models.

What does a VT750 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed VT750 tests.

What is the best year of VT750 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (90.4%) and 1998 worst (78.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VT750 last?

The median VT750 shows 16,506 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 70.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.