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L257 NJO

1994 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,647 mi
Last recorded45,647 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR75040,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 NJO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 45,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,364 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 45,359 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 31,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 31,001 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,468 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,627 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 25,618 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,468 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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L257 NJO is a 1994 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,127 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L257 NJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L257 NJO registered?

L257 NJO is a 1994 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L257 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 NJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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