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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 750 cc

T173 VAOMOT history

T173 VAO is a blue petrol Honda first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
360 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
67 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
750 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 VAO was last recorded at 360 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
356 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
67 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 360 miles
  • 2021 – 356 miles
  • 2020 – 4 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass360 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    360 miles
    Test number
    650832909550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass356 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    356 miles
    Test number
    885656114271
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

  3. Pass4 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    4 miles
    Test number
    170557713185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail8,006 km2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,006 km
    Test number
    558403901210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteChain guard loose
    • NoteRear tyre starting to perish

  5. Pass8,006 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,006 km
    Test number
    938543101286
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteChain guard loose
    • NoteRear tyre starting to perish

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    197025801410
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • NoteFuse box loose on offside of vehicle
    • NoteN/s brake hose has no mounting on leg
    • NoteO/s brake hose mounting loose on leg
    • NoteO/s front leg protector loose at caliper

  7. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    909224901013
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • NoteFuse box loose on offside of vehicle
    • NoteN/s brake hose has no mounting on leg
    • NoteO/s brake hose mounting loose on leg
    • NoteO/s front leg protector loose at caliper

Questions about T173 VAO

Does T173 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 VAO expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 VAO?
The MOT on T173 VAO expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 VAO done?
T173 VAO was recorded at 360 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 67 miles a year.
Has T173 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 VAO has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on T173 VAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T173 VAO find?
T173 VAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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