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D152 KMM

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,877 mi
Last recorded28,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD152 KMM
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,877 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 28,877 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 2,877 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear rear shock corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 28,872 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear rear shock corroded

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,866 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

coolent leeking from left side of bike

Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,866 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

coolent leeking from left side of bike

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,854 miles

rear left indicator loos ,is ok

Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,854 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear left indicator loos ,is ok

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,820 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,815 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,782 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 28,777 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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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D152 KMM is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 31,925 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 D152 KMM, 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 39 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D152 KMM is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 28 April 1987.

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