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N21 PRY

1996 Honda VFR750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR75034,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 PRY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 63,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 63,602 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,665 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

excessive oil around front sprocket

Fail 31 Oct 2022 61,643 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn unevenly

excessive oil around front sprocket

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,976 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,889 miles

High beam switch stiff to operate

Indicator switch slow to return to centre position

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 58,889 miles

High beam switch stiff to operate

Indicator switch slow to return to centre position

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake light switch adjusted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,900 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,272 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,304 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,262 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,423 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,422 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 43,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,617 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,645 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,253 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750?

Based on 11,107 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
760
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
wheel bearings have excessive free play 66
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N21 PRY is a 1996 Honda VFR750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 34,793 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 VFR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N21 PRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N21 PRY registered?

N21 PRY is a 1996 Honda VFR750, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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