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B80 HWP

1985 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Honda VT25025,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 HWP
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,511 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,511 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 29,017 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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B80 HWP is a 1985 Honda VT250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B80 HWP, 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 B80 HWP registered?

B80 HWP is a 1985 Honda VT250, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B80 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B80 HWP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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