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N597 PHM

1996 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,446 mi
Last recorded35,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 PHM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 35,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,297 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,760 miles

Nearside Front clutch fluid below min

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit o/s inner (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,835 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 39,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,399 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 87,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 87,609 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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N597 PHM is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N597 PHM, 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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What year was N597 PHM registered?

N597 PHM is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N597 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 PHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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