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N805 JFW

1996 Honda VFR750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

63,897 mi
Last recorded63,897 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 JFW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 63,897 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2025 61,728 miles

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

Offside Front foot rest damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2024 61,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 60,991 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,911 miles

Abnormal wear to rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 58,897 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

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

Abnormal wear to rear tyre

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,490 miles

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

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

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

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

gear lever loose

Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,490 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

gear lever loose

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,576 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 56,503 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,121 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,365 miles

Front Wheel bearings worn

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Slight movement in Nearside handlebar grip

Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Slight movement in Nearside handlebar grip

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,711 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 36,680 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,238 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 23,355 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 23,355 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2006 21,619 miles

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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N805 JFW is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N805 JFW, 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 N805 JFW registered?

N805 JFW is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N805 JFW safe to buy?

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