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D983 ROD

1987 Honda CH250

Gold Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,428 mi
Last recorded24,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda CH25018,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD983 ROD
MakeHonda
ModelCH250
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 24,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Upper exhaust heat shield missing.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper exhaust heat shield missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Jun 2013 21,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,448 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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D983 ROD is a 1987 Honda CH250 in Gold with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda CH250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,914 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 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 D983 ROD, 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 39 years old, this Honda CH250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D983 ROD registered?

D983 ROD is a 1987 Honda CH250, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D983 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D983 ROD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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