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N684 FEX

1996 Honda VFR750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 FEX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 67,919 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 67,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front right fork slight missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 67,145 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

cooling radiator lower mounting insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,392 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,392 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,680 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,517 miles

slight play in head bearing

slight run out on front discs

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,417 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,417 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,142 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N684 FEX is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N684 FEX, 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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N684 FEX is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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