Honda VT 750 S-B
Real ownership data from 122 UK VT 750 S-B motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VT 750 S-B problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Other | major | 6.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Electrical | major | 3.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.8% |
| Suspension | major | 3.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
VT 750 S-B mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 11,043 mi | 500 | 91.11% |
| 2012 | 53 | 10,092 mi | 683 | 90.83% |
| 2011 | 56 | 11,895 mi | 696 | 91.28% |
VT 750 S-B questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VT 750 S-B?
Across 122 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), other (6.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VT 750 S-B?
The median Honda VT 750 S-B in the UK has covered 10,636 miles, and typically rides about 688 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,115 and 17,749 miles.
Is the Honda VT 750 S-B reliable?
91.16% of Honda VT 750 S-B MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.13 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 122 Honda VT 750 S-B motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.