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D915 BLX

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD915 BLX
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,086 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,500 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 34,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre wearing uneven

rear tyre wearing uneven

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,184 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,807 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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D915 BLX is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D915 BLX, 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 D915 BLX registered?

D915 BLX is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D915 BLX safe to buy?

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