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N993 HFV

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,241 mi
Last recorded31,241 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 31,241 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 31,241 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 31,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 31,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 30,744 miles

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,185 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,094 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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N993 HFV is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N993 HFV, 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 N993 HFV registered?

N993 HFV is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N993 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 HFV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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