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D44 EOW

1987 Honda VT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,700 mi
Last recorded32,700 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 EOW
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 32,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 32,581 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,156 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,113 miles

Exhaust leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear swing arm rusting, advise attention.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,570 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated has had repair (7.1.1a)

hand grip rubbers perished

unable to view front brake wear due to inboard set up

Fail 4 Jul 2017 31,570 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated has had repair (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

hand grip rubbers perished

unable to view front brake wear due to inboard set up

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,506 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake disc and caliper cover fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,565 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,673 miles

headlamp aim set on lower limit .front brake disc and caliper cover fitted .nearside handle bar grip loose at outer end

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,954 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small cuts in rear tyre tread and center tread more worn . front brake discs and caliper cover fitted .

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,487 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small cuts in rear tyre tread .front brake disc and caliper cover fitted .headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,126 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake fluid appears dirty .small cuts in rear tyre tread .front tyre tread starting to perish .

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,989 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread starting to perish .

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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D44 EOW is a 1987 Honda VT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D44 EOW, 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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D44 EOW is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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