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N590 JWR

1996 Honda Vfr 750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,286 mi
Last recorded31,286 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 75039,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 JWR
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 31,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,274 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,991 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 30,911 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 30,461 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 30,309 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 30,309 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 29,907 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,907 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 29,769 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 29,598 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 29,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,712 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 28,712 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,609 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
679
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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N590 JWR is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,304 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 Vfr 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N590 JWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N590 JWR is a 1996 Honda Vfr 750, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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