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N331 LYG

1996 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,700 mi
Last recorded58,700 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750R38,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 LYG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,700 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 57,813 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,197 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,193 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,912 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 56,570 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,642 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,406 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,406 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,860 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,455 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,455 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,918 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,918 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,237 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 34,237 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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N331 LYG is a 1996 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 38,276 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N331 LYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N331 LYG is a 1996 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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