Honda VT 750 C-5
Real ownership data from 166 UK VT 750 C-5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VT 750 C-5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Other | fail | 2.4% |
| Suspension | major | 2.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 0.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 0.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
VT 750 C-5 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | 11,866 mi | 912 | 90.59% |
| 2006 | 29 | 12,716 mi | 942 | 90.48% |
| 2005 | 105 | 17,951 mi | 894 | 84.48% |
| 2004 | 20 | 17,676 mi | 1,091 | 90.34% |
VT 750 C-5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VT 750 C-5?
Across 166 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VT 750 C-5?
The median Honda VT 750 C-5 in the UK has covered 17,509 miles, and typically rides about 915 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,804 and 26,985 miles.
Is the Honda VT 750 C-5 reliable?
86.55% of Honda VT 750 C-5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 166 Honda VT 750 C-5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.