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C206 BEX

1986 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,127 mi
Last recorded23,127 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Honda VT25028,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 BEX
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,127 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,038 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 22,747 miles

Cover on front brake preventing proper inspection.

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,747 miles

Cover on front brake preventing proper inspection.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,478 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,457 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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C206 BEX is a 1986 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%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 28,407 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 C206 BEX, 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 40 years old, this Honda VT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C206 BEX registered?

C206 BEX is a 1986 Honda VT250, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C206 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C206 BEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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