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E468 SAV

1988 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,657 mi
Last recorded44,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CD250U33,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 SAV
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,657 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 44,657 miles

Central Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,438 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 44,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,193 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,136 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 44,136 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,079 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,289 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,043 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,401 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,730 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,083 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 40,221 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,916 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 36,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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E468 SAV is a 1988 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E468 SAV, 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 E468 SAV registered?

E468 SAV is a 1988 Honda CD250U, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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