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D856 RGT

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,373 mi
Last recorded26,373 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 RGT
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,373 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 26,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 26,368 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

clutch sliping

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 26,221 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

clutch flexable hose traped on full lock

right hand h/bar making conntact with fuel tankon full lock

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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D856 RGT is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D856 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 D856 RGT registered?

D856 RGT is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D856 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D856 RGT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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