Honda Vt 750 C 5 (2005)
2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Honda VT 750 C-5 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally, and a concerning 21.1% of bikes in this cohort have experienced dangerous defects—a figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. The petrol model's 75.4% pass rate confirms the overall trend, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 12,500 miles median (14,700 average), these bikes show relatively light use for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.52 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying, get a full mechanical inspection focused on brake condition, tyres, and fuel system integrity—these older cruisers are prone to corrosion and neglect if they've been stored intermittently.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 100 | 75.4% | 1.55 |
| Other (4%) | 4 | 90.1% | 0.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5 vehicles fall between 8,257 and 19,682 miles.
2005 Honda Vt 750 C 5 — Still on the Road
35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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