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C468 GRL

1986 Honda VT250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,621 mi
Last recorded42,621 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC468 GRL
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,621 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,448 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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C468 GRL is a 1986 Honda VT250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C468 GRL, 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 C468 GRL registered?

C468 GRL is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C468 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C468 GRL 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.

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