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AE03 HGF

2003 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB25015,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HGF
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 38,288 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 38,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,530 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,691 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. To RHS (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,429 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Stone chip on lens. (1.2.3a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear tyre valves are slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,501 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 31,489 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 22,915 miles

front mudguard corroted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 22,894 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front mudguard corroted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 19,735 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,114 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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AE03 HGF is a 2003 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,225 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 CB250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 HGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE03 HGF registered?

AE03 HGF is a 2003 Honda CB250, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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