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B852 TEC

1985 Honda CMX250

Maroon Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,429 mi
Last recorded41,429 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CMX25014,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,796 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,789 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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B852 TEC is a 1985 Honda CMX250 in Maroon with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,905 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B852 TEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CMX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B852 TEC registered?

B852 TEC is a 1985 Honda CMX250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B852 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B852 TEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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