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C473 JGF

1986 Honda VT250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC473 JGF
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 64,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,308 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,306 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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C473 JGF is a 1986 Honda VT250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C473 JGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C473 JGF registered?

C473 JGF is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 14 June 1986.

Is C473 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C473 JGF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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