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N38 KMJ

1996 Honda VFR750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,068 mi
Last recorded25,068 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 KMJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 25,068 miles

Front front tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s fork seal has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 23,962 miles

exhaust clamps missing but not likely to become insecure

front shock absorber dust seal damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 23,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,773 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,170 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,407 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,840 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,842 miles

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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N38 KMJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N38 KMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N38 KMJ registered?

N38 KMJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N38 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 KMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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