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N980 VUJ

1996 Honda VFR750R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750R38,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 VUJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,039 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 May 2017 48,374 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 45,275 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 45,275 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 40,683 miles

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 1 May 2015 40,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 38,238 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,390 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,789 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,265 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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N980 VUJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N980 VUJ, 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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What year was N980 VUJ registered?

N980 VUJ is a 1996 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N980 VUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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