Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA VT750C2
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The VT750C2's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.5 points since 2010, 87.2% to 79.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VT750C2 passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 30k that's 84.6%.
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 VT750C2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
18 | 21.4 | 0.3× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 17.9 | 0.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 16.7 | 0.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 9.5 | 0.3× |
| tyres |
|
8 | 9.5 | 0.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 8.3 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 6 | 0.7× |
| driving controls |
|
4 | 4.8 | 1.9× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 3.6 | 0.6× |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.4 | 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
On first-time pass rate the VT750C2 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 VT750C2.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2008 (93.3%). Lowest: 2006 (84.9%). Every VT750C2 year compared →
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 VT750C2 FAQ
Is the HONDA VT750C2 reliable?
The HONDA VT750C2 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.4% of its 907 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1787 of 5428 models.
What does a VT750C2 fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 21% of all defects recorded against failed VT750C2 tests.
What is the best year of VT750C2 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (93.3%) and 2006 worst (84.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a VT750C2 last?
The median VT750C2 shows 10,187 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 84.6% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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