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E957 HJM

1988 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,121 mi
Last recorded25,121 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CD250U33,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 HJM
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 25,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 25,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,029 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 25,029 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,309 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,125 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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E957 HJM is a 1988 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E957 HJM, 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 E957 HJM registered?

E957 HJM is a 1988 Honda CD250U, first registered on 9 July 1988.

Is E957 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E957 HJM shows 9 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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