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E689 ELY

1987 Honda CH250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,173 mi
Last recorded9,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Honda CH25018,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 ELY
MakeHonda
ModelCH250
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2024 9,173 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 9,173 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,173 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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E689 ELY is a 1987 Honda CH250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E689 ELY, 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 E689 ELY registered?

E689 ELY is a 1987 Honda CH250, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E689 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E689 ELY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E689 ELY have outstanding finance?

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