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N162 JKX

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 JKX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes into collector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 37,670 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 37,658 miles

Front Brake excessively binding probably both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,867 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey pipes in to collector slightly loose (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play or drive bush (2.4.A.2c)

rear number plate starting to deterioate slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,915 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

registration plate starting to deterioated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,675 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 29,675 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight corrosion front oil pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,043 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,121 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 20,406 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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N162 JKX is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,151 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N162 JKX, 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 N162 JKX registered?

N162 JKX is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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