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N522 OVL

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,789 mi
Last recorded62,789 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 OVL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 62,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,634 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,596 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 60,578 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,166 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 28,580 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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N522 OVL is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N522 OVL, 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 N522 OVL registered?

N522 OVL is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N522 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 OVL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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