MOT reliability
Honda Vt250fd
1,658 vehicles · 154 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,658 Honda Vt250fd vehicles and 154 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vt250fd has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,308 miles.
1,658
Vehicles
154
MOT tests
692
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vt250fd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vt250fd MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering17%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Vt250fd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,654), Other (4)
Most common Honda Vt250fd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vt250fd MOT tests:
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
- Rear Inner Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- advise refit throttle (2 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Honda Vt250fd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 30,370 |
| 1987 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 34,045 |
| 1986 | 9 | 52 | 88% | 31,146 |
| 1985 | 7 | 19 | 74% | 25,762 |
| 1984 | 8 | 22 | 77% | 25,126 |
| 1983 | 6 | 25 | 76% | 20,730 |
Honda Vt250fd reliability FAQ
Across 1,658 Honda Vt250fd vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vt250fd MOT issues are:
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4).
The typical Honda Vt250fd in our data has covered around
26,308 miles.
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