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N985 HBY

1996 Honda VFR750F

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,563 mi
Last recorded37,563 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 37,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,015 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 34,015 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,036 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Indicator tell-tale inoperative - Indicator function can be seen from riders position

Pass 8 May 2007 30,273 miles

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

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

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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N985 HBY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N985 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N985 HBY registered?

N985 HBY is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N985 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N985 HBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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