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N217 GLR

1996 Honda VFR750F

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR750F33,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 GLR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,935 miles

Rear small surface cracks in rubber tread

Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,584 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,999 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,392 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,392 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,341 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,129 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,108 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,159 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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N217 GLR is a 1996 Honda VFR750F in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N217 GLR, 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 N217 GLR registered?

N217 GLR is a 1996 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N217 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 GLR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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