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A668 BYJ

1983 Honda VT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,831 mi
Last recorded23,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Honda VT25020,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA668 BYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,771 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 8,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,326 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 8,325 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,582 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT250?

Based on 1,175 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 40
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Footrest insecure 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 12
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 11
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A668 BYJ is a 1983 Honda VT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,970 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 VT250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A668 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A668 BYJ registered?

A668 BYJ is a 1983 Honda VT250, first registered on 24 October 1983.

Is A668 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A668 BYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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