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E487 HEW

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,570 mi
Last recorded15,570 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 HEW
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,570 miles

front brake lever slight travel

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

slight knocking from front suspension area under braking

Fail 19 Nov 2011 15,564 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever slight travel

nearside rear indicator loose

slight knocking from front suspension under braking

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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E487 HEW is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E487 HEW, 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 E487 HEW registered?

E487 HEW is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E487 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E487 HEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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