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N857 SPL

1995 Honda VFR750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR75036,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 SPL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

One headlight not working on dip beam

One stop light not working

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

One headlight not working on dip beam

One stop light not working

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 145,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

One dip beam headlight not working

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,434 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 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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N857 SPL is a 1995 Honda VFR750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,342 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 N857 SPL, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N857 SPL registered?

N857 SPL is a 1995 Honda VFR750, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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