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C444 WBY

1986 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,455 mi
Last recorded14,455 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 WBY
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 14,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 14,287 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,044 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 13,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 13,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 12,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,235 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,235 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

throttle sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 8,538 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

clutch inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 6,778 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,254 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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C444 WBY is a 1986 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C444 WBY, 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 C444 WBY registered?

C444 WBY is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C444 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C444 WBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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