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N153 EKW

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,413 mi
Last recorded44,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 EKW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 44,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 41,515 miles

Central Front Front tyre 10yrs old

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 41,515 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front tyre 10yrs old

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,258 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,003 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,536 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,098 miles

Front Tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 29,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,357 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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N153 EKW is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 34,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N153 EKW, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N153 EKW registered?

N153 EKW is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N153 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 EKW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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