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P212 NPW

1996 Honda VFR750R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750R38,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 NPW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750R
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,189 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,157 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 69,856 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 69,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,254 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 67,254 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,881 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,881 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,077 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P212 NPW is a 1996 Honda VFR750R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P212 NPW, 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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P212 NPW is a 1996 Honda VFR750R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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