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N438 JLM

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 54,456 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline benefit given (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,446 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 54,801 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 5,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,384 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

offside dip beam headlamp not working

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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N438 JLM is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N438 JLM, 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 N438 JLM registered?

N438 JLM is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N438 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 JLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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