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N227 NTC

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,523 mi
Last recorded27,523 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 NTC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,411 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,406 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front tyre under inflated

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,729 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,471 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Suspect hairline fractures starting in rear brake disc.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,406 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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N227 NTC is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N227 NTC, 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 N227 NTC registered?

N227 NTC is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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