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F148 SFH

1989 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,580 mi
Last recorded17,580 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CD250U31,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 SFH
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 17,580 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2023 17,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 17,398 miles

Front brake binding

Front right steering stop bent

Nearside Rear chain linxs seized

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,974 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,974 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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F148 SFH is a 1989 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 31,218 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 F148 SFH, 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 37 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F148 SFH registered?

F148 SFH is a 1989 Honda CD250U, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F148 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F148 SFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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