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C296 HKK

1986 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,322 mi
Last recorded16,322 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 HKK
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,724 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,225 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,192 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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C296 HKK is a 1986 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 28,407 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 C296 HKK, 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 40 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C296 HKK registered?

C296 HKK is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C296 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C296 HKK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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