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C434 HHJ

1985 Honda CH250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,246 mi
Last recorded24,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda CH25020,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 HHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCH250
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 24,246 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 24,246 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 23,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,474 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 22,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,035 miles

1 bolt missing out of exhaust mounting but still secure

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front suspension linkages have slight play

front tyre has splits on sidewall not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,911 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,886 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,800 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CH250?

Based on 687 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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C434 HHJ is a 1985 Honda CH250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda CH250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CH250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C434 HHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CH250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CH250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C434 HHJ registered?

C434 HHJ is a 1985 Honda CH250, first registered on 9 December 1985.

Is C434 HHJ safe to buy?

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