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D842 RGT

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

56,363 mi
Last recorded56,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 RGT
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 56,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre tread feathering on offside

instruments slightly loose

rear brake lever adjuster nut not screwed on far enough

screw missing off inner front wheel rim

Fail 13 Jun 2008 55,584 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,584 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,486 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 52,986 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Rear Lower Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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D842 RGT is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D842 RGT, 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 D842 RGT registered?

D842 RGT is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D842 RGT safe to buy?

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