Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Vt750?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Honda Vt750?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Honda Vt750?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Honda Vt750 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Vt750 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Honda Vt750?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Honda Vt750 are: Exhaust noisy (93.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (63.6% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Honda Vt750?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Vt750 (2004)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Vt750

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Vt750. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Honda VT750 passes its MOT first time at 89.2%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 17.9% of the cohort—a reassuring sign for buyers considering this nearly two-decade-old bike. These machines are genuinely well-built, though the median score of 50 suggests typical wear for their age.

At just under 14,000 miles median, these VT750s have been ridden conservatively, which explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 1.52 per vehicle. The 4.2 advisories per bike tell you that while they run well, minor maintenance and small wear items crop up—so budget for routine servicing and check the service history carefully before buying one.

We have limited data for the 2004 Honda Vt750 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.52

Over 12.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 7k–20k

For context

These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 93.8%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 63.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 26.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 14.8%

Headlamp aim too high · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp masks/converters fitted · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Vt750

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Vt750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,911

typical

6,945

low mileage

19,891

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Vt750 vehicles fall between 6,945 and 19,891 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,945 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,945–19,891 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Vt750s sit.

⚠ Over 26,852 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Honda Vt750 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2004 Honda Vt750s are still active.

54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.52

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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