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N630 HLA

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,467 mi
Last recorded45,467 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 HLA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,388 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Throttle slightly sticking but Safe operation of motorcycle is not adversely affected

Central Oil Leak

Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,737 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 49,734 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play With Weight On Bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,100 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

clutch fluid level unable to view

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,103 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear disc has surface corrosion and irregular wear

Fail 7 Aug 2019 39,103 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear disc has surface corrosion and irregular wear

Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 36,835 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 34,754 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

chain catches centre stand stand stop bent

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,467 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,255 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,577 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,462 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 82,462 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,914 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 79,914 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 77,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,783 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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N630 HLA is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N630 HLA, 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 N630 HLA registered?

N630 HLA is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N630 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N630 HLA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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