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B578 NGX

1985 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,609 mi
Last recorded26,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda VT25025,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 NGX
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,609 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 26,200 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,643 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,658 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 23,727 miles

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

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

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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B578 NGX is a 1985 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B578 NGX, 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 41 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B578 NGX registered?

B578 NGX is a 1985 Honda VT250, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B578 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B578 NGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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