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B144 FTL

1985 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,209 mi
Last recorded18,209 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda VT25025,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 FTL
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 18,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,209 miles

front tyre sidewalls started to perish

fuel tank has been repaired

rear brake trailing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,156 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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B144 FTL is a 1985 Honda VT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,268 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 B144 FTL, 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 41 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B144 FTL registered?

B144 FTL is a 1985 Honda VT250, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B144 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B144 FTL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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