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E143 NJD

1988 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CD250U33,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 NJD
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 77,544 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,524 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,441 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 77,441 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,981 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,396 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,776 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,895 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,618 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CD250U?

Based on 5,153 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain excessively loose 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
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E143 NJD is a 1988 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,840 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 CD250U fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E143 NJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CD250U typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E143 NJD registered?

E143 NJD is a 1988 Honda CD250U, first registered on 9 July 1988.

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