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N596 LHY

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,261 mi
Last recorded45,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 LHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 45,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 44,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 42,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,664 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 37,638 miles

Drive chain worn to excess Tight Spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,102 miles

front brake pads very close to minimum limit

Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,102 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 25,836 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,825 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 3,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,649 miles

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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N596 LHY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N596 LHY, 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 N596 LHY registered?

N596 LHY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N596 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 LHY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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