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SO08 SZL

2008 Honda Vt 750 C2-7

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,826 mi
Last recorded35,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Vt 750 C2-79,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 SZL
MakeHonda
ModelVt 750 C2-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 35,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,355 miles

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

Front forks pitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 35,355 miles

Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front forks pitted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,026 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 19,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 12,018 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 11,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,633 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vt 750 C2-7?

Based on 1,669 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
619
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
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SO08 SZL is a 2008 Honda Vt 750 C2-7 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vt 750 C2-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,633 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 Vt 750 C2-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 SZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt 750 C2-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Vt 750 C2-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO08 SZL is a 2008 Honda Vt 750 C2-7, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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