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N882 NFB

1996 Honda VFR750R

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750R38,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 NFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 85,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,689 miles

excessive oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,798 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock body (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake slight binding?

Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,763 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock body (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake slight binding?

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose borderline (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive borderline (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,798 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 68,801 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 65,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,750 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,707 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,563 miles

exhaust loose at rear joint

nearside mirror loose

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,479 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750R?

Based on 3,955 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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N882 NFB is a 1996 Honda VFR750R in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 38,276 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 VFR750R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N882 NFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N882 NFB is a 1996 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 13 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N882 NFB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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