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N199 CWL

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,253 mi
Last recorded24,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 24,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 24,194 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 24,164 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 22 Jul 2015 24,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,114 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,600 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 19,253 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N199 CWL is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N199 CWL, 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 N199 CWL registered?

N199 CWL is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N199 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 CWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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