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N530 NBW

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 NBW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 109,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Only 1 Light Working on Dip

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,003 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,679 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 106,456 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 106,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,805 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,931 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,108 miles

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

front brake pad retaining pin non standard - bit loose in caliper.

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,096 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pad retaining pins have been replaced with non standard items , whilst not immediately dangerous these will cause damage to the calipers over time.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,096 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose left and right (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pad retaining pins have been replaced with non standard items , whilst not immediately dangerous these will cause damage to the calipers over time.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,321 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 89,321 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,088 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,190 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,190 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,840 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,604 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,226 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake pad pins a bit worn or not correct ones, r/h front anti rattle shim is loose.

throttle doesnt snap shut on its own

Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,226 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake pad pins a bit worn or not correct ones, r/h front anti rattle shim is loose.

rear brake fluid low

throttle doesnt snap shut on its own

Pass 8 May 2010 70,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake slight binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,241 miles

Front wheel rotation wrong way round

Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,241 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel rotation wrong way round

Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,148 miles

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

Front brake pads held in by car type pins.

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

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
Full Honda VFR750F reliability report

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N530 NBW is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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 N530 NBW, 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 N530 NBW registered?

N530 NBW is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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