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N24 XFL

1996 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 XFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive chain catching on center stand

Fail 24 Oct 2024 39,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

drive chain catching on center stand

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,905 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 33,799 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 30,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 26,907 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,249 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 15,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,736 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes bind slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2010 14,736 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes bind slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,114 miles

Exhaust clamps missing.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Gear selector pedal slightly bent.

R/H front indicator loose but not insecure.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 14,114 miles

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Clutch fluid level low.

Exhaust clamps missing.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Gear selector pedal slightly bent.

R/H front indicator loose but not insecure.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N24 XFL is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N24 XFL, 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 N24 XFL registered?

N24 XFL is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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