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D853 YLU

1986 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,629 mi
Last recorded44,629 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 YLU
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 44,581 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,332 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,315 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Outer Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,820 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,814 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 38,975 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

gear lever worn

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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D853 YLU is a 1986 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 28,407 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 D853 YLU, 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 40 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D853 YLU registered?

D853 YLU is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D853 YLU safe to buy?

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