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N229 OWV

1996 Honda Vfr 750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 75039,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 OWV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,066 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,066 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,208 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,202 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,139 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,612 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

slight bind to front brake

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,195 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,050 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,008 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
679
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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N229 OWV is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,304 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 Vfr 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N229 OWV is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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