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N171 YAJ

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 YAJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 37,421 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 37,421 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,417 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 37,417 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,882 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,897 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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N171 YAJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N171 YAJ, 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 N171 YAJ registered?

N171 YAJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N171 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 YAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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