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D329 RGC

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD329 RGC
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 33,315 miles

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

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

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,257 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 33,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 32,920 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 32,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 32,624 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 32,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 32,552 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2016 32,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,479 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 32,476 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 32,476 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,473 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Throttle slow to return om full right lock

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,473 miles

Throttle slow to return om full right lock

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,163 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,726 miles

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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D329 RGC is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D329 RGC, 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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What year was D329 RGC registered?

D329 RGC is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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