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N685 HKH

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,788 mi
Last recorded74,788 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 HKH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 74,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 74,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,003 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,003 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,341 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,341 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,587 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,898 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,787 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2006 40,103 miles

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

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

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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N685 HKH is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N685 HKH, 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 N685 HKH registered?

N685 HKH is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N685 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 HKH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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