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N494 PAD

1996 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,316 mi
Last recorded21,316 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 PAD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 20,987 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 12,125 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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N494 PAD is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N494 PAD, 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.

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What year was N494 PAD registered?

N494 PAD is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N494 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 PAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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