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R58 KCU

1997 Honda VT750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VT75016,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelVT750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,889 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre side wall cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 65,889 miles

Brake rod insecure Locking device missing (1.1.15 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre side wall cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,754 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,060 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,457 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,390 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,230 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT750?

Based on 23,020 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
595
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 122
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 54
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R58 KCU is a 1997 Honda VT750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VT750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT750 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VT750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R58 KCU registered?

R58 KCU is a 1997 Honda VT750, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R58 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 KCU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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