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Honda VT750

Black and Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 745 cc

T197 RFSMOT history

T197 RFS is a black and multi-colour petrol Honda VT750 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 17,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
17,130 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VT750
Colour
Black and Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
745 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 RFS was last recorded at 17,130 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 1 miles, lower than 14,480 miles on 19 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,122 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,130 miles
  • 2022 – 17,122 miles
  • 2021 – 16,859 miles
  • 2020 – 16,227 miles
  • 2019 – 16,173 miles
  • 2018 – 15,953 miles
  • 2017 – 15,757 miles
  • 2016 – 15,622 miles
  • 2015 – 15,549 miles
  • 2014 – 15,184 miles
  • 2013 – 14,786 miles
  • 2012 – 14,480 miles
  • 2011 – 14,359 miles
  • 2010 – 14,014 miles
  • 2009 – 13,764 miles
  • 2008 – 13,407 miles
  • 2007 – 13,039 miles
  • 2006 – 12,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,130 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,130 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    17,130 miles
    Test number
    800157622779
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass17,122 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    17,122 miles
    Test number
    596033657671
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass16,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    16,859 miles
    Test number
    754185509293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail16,859 miles (+632)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,859 miles
    Test number
    756189500449
    • Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass16,227 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,227 miles
    Test number
    428926779644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,173 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    396031992149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,953 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,953 miles
    Test number
    162626049129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,757 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,757 miles
    Test number
    135447384988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,622 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    448382460830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,549 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,549 miles
    Test number
    856485133900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,184 miles
    Test number
    485710904394
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

  12. Fail15,184 miles (+398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,184 miles
    Test number
    187070804371
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

  13. Pass14,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,786 miles
    Test number
    849251293289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1 miles (-14,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    359391093428
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

  15. Pass14,480 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,480 miles
    Test number
    348493292484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,359 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,359 miles
    Test number
    339983191211
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  17. Pass14,014 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    453485090204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,764 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,764 miles
    Test number
    803289899286
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass13,764 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,764 miles
    Test number
    814439099241
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass13,407 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,407 miles
    Test number
    483732908433
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  21. Pass13,039 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    914285197279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,036 miles
    Test number
    212711726333
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about T197 RFS

Does T197 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 RFS expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 RFS?
The MOT on T197 RFS expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 RFS done?
T197 RFS was recorded at 17,130 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 288 miles a year.
Has T197 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 RFS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T197 RFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 RFS find?
T197 RFS passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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