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B888 YGP

1985 Honda CD200

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CD20039,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 YGP
MakeHonda
ModelCD200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 93,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 93,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,379 miles

front tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 5 May 2020 92,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 37,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 90,075 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 90,075 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,242 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch cable frayed

nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,242 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly component loose steering stem nut (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

clutch cable frayed

nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Pass 6 May 2016 88,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 86,565 miles

Brake pedal and main stand pivot slightly worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 86,561 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Brake pedal and main stand pivot slightly worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,383 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both handlebar grips slightly loose

Pass 21 May 2013 83,308 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,402 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 73,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 73,532 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,828 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 57,267 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CD200?

Based on 3,284 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Horn not working 13
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
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B888 YGP is a 1985 Honda CD200 in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Honda CD200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 39,298 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 CD200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B888 YGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CD200 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CD200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B888 YGP registered?

B888 YGP is a 1985 Honda CD200, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B888 YGP safe to buy?

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