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C761 YWY

1986 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,719 mi
Last recorded18,719 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC761 YWY
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,719 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,715 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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C761 YWY is a 1986 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C761 YWY, 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

How do I check the history of C761 YWY?

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What year was C761 YWY registered?

C761 YWY is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C761 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C761 YWY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C761 YWY have outstanding finance?

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