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N249 FTR

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 FTR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015

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

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

day time mot only to be used in good daylight and good visability

Fail 28 Nov 2015

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

day time mot only to be used in good daylight and good visability

Pass 13 Nov 2014

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013

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

rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,842 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,842 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 1,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,259 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,426 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 60,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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N249 FTR is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 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 VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N249 FTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N249 FTR registered?

N249 FTR is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N249 FTR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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