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C962 YAS

1985 Honda VT250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,080 mi
Last recorded18,080 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Honda VT25025,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC962 YAS
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 18,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 18,080 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,077 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,526 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre has slight perishing around the sidewall

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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C962 YAS is a 1985 Honda VT250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,268 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 C962 YAS, 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 41 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 C962 YAS?

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What year was C962 YAS registered?

C962 YAS is a 1985 Honda VT250, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C962 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C962 YAS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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