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E61 FUY

1987 Honda VT250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,645 mi
Last recorded36,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Honda VT25031,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 FUY
MakeHonda
ModelVT250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,645 miles

advise:o/s and n/s REAR footrests=insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,645 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

advise:n/s rear footrest=insecure

advise:o/s rear footrest=insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,413 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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E61 FUY is a 1987 Honda VT250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E61 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E61 FUY?

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What year was E61 FUY registered?

E61 FUY is a 1987 Honda VT250, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E61 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E61 FUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E61 FUY have outstanding finance?

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