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C397 KER

1986 Honda CMX250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,497 mi
Last recorded9,497 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Honda CMX25018,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC397 KER
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 9,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 9,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 9,450 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear tyre wall is perished

Pass 24 May 2016 9,045 miles

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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C397 KER is a 1986 Honda CMX250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,487 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 C397 KER, 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 40 years old, this Honda CMX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C397 KER registered?

C397 KER is a 1986 Honda CMX250, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C397 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C397 KER 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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