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N142 BOF

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,902 mi
Last recorded26,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 BOF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 26,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 25,950 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 25,950 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,653 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,653 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,302 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,497 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,412 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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N142 BOF is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N142 BOF, 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 N142 BOF registered?

N142 BOF is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N142 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 BOF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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