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CA05 YMC

2005 Honda CBF250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,970 mi
Last recorded1,970 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YMC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 1,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 8,167 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 8,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 8,103 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 7,833 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre old and heavily perished, no cords showing

Fail 1 Sep 2021 7,833 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre old and heavily perished, no cords showing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 5,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 4,910 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 4,883 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 4,838 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 4,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,148 miles

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

Plug Lead worn Causing Engine Misfire

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 4,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,693 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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CA05 YMC is a 2005 Honda CBF250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 YMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA05 YMC registered?

CA05 YMC is a 2005 Honda CBF250, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is CA05 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 YMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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