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N501 LGC

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,517 mi
Last recorded14,517 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 LGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 13,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,310 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N501 LGC is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N501 LGC, 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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How do I check the history of N501 LGC?

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What year was N501 LGC registered?

N501 LGC is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N501 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 LGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N501 LGC have outstanding finance?

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