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N499 LGC

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,383 mi
Last recorded53,383 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 LGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,412 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 52,402 miles

Front Brake excessively binding dangerous (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just on legal limit, worn on offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drive chain retaining link has section missing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,993 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 47,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,300 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,711 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,601 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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N499 LGC is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N499 LGC, 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 N499 LGC registered?

N499 LGC is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N499 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 LGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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