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P901 RBP

1996 Honda VT250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 RBP
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,376 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 76,376 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,769 miles

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

Central Front exhaust system showing signs of deteriation on downpipes

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 74,769 miles

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

Central Front exhaust system showing signs of deteriation on downpipes

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,531 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Central Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,531 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Central Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Central Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,515 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,515 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,003 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,003 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 72,766 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,766 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,304 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,304 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P901 RBP is a 1996 Honda VT250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P901 RBP, 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 30 years old, this Honda VT250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P901 RBP registered?

P901 RBP is a 1996 Honda VT250, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P901 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 RBP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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