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N454 WFJ

1996 Honda Vfr 750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,258 mi
Last recorded70,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 75039,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 WFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,809 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 74,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,791 miles

resr brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,560 miles

Side panels insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,560 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Side panels insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,987 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,718 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,417 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,327 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,716 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,708 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,620 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
679
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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N454 WFJ is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,304 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 Vfr 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N454 WFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N454 WFJ registered?

N454 WFJ is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N454 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 WFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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