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A952 YCN

1983 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,212 mi
Last recorded22,212 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Honda VT25020,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA952 YCN
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,212 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,198 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,432 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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A952 YCN is a 1983 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A952 YCN, 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.

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How do I check the history of A952 YCN?

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What year was A952 YCN registered?

A952 YCN is a 1983 Honda VT250, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A952 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A952 YCN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A952 YCN have outstanding finance?

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