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D514 FPO

1987 Honda VT250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,899 mi
Last recorded22,899 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD514 FPO
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 22,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,663 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,470 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,405 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,097 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 12,914 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,914 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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D514 FPO is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D514 FPO, 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 D514 FPO registered?

D514 FPO is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D514 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D514 FPO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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