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N484 XFL

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 XFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 41,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 40,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 40,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 39,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 29,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,993 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,531 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear hugger lightly rubbing on the tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2013 21,531 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear hugger lightly rubbing on the tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,589 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,902 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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N484 XFL is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N484 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N484 XFL registered?

N484 XFL is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N484 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 XFL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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