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EO54 ECY

2004 Honda CBF250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,697 mi
Last recorded41,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF25012,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 ECY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 41,697 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 41,697 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,328 miles

Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,939 miles

REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,831 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 35,831 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,527 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 31,527 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,062 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,855 miles

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

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,868 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,868 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,258 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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EO54 ECY is a 2004 Honda CBF250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,140 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO54 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO54 ECY registered?

EO54 ECY is a 2004 Honda CBF250, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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