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N187 HWT

1996 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,487 mi
Last recorded22,487 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 HWT
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 22,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 22,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 21,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 21,790 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 20,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,254 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 18,956 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 17,747 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2013 15,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,079 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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N187 HWT is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 34,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N187 HWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N187 HWT registered?

N187 HWT is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N187 HWT safe to buy?

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