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N678 UCY

1996 Honda VFR750F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 UCY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,886 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,390 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,750 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,158 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,985 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,976 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,269 miles

front brake disc slight distorsion

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,424 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,059 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,040 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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N678 UCY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N678 UCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N678 UCY registered?

N678 UCY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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