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N876 XRS

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 XRS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,427 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake rod splitpin missing

rear sprocket stud broken

Fail 24 Sep 2025 53,421 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake rod splitpin missing

rear sprocket stud broken

Fail 4 Nov 2023 53,326 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 51,754 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 49,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,091 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,889 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,723 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,577 miles

front brake hose clip

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,423 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,953 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,322 miles

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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N876 XRS is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N876 XRS, 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 N876 XRS registered?

N876 XRS is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N876 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N876 XRS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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