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E868 LAD

1988 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,393 mi
Last recorded49,393 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 LAD
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 49,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,106 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 49,070 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 May 2010 49,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2009 48,814 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,427 miles

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

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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E868 LAD is a 1988 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E868 LAD, 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 38 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E868 LAD registered?

E868 LAD is a 1988 Honda VT250, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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