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F413 TEL

1988 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,462 mi
Last recorded37,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CD250U33,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 TEL
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front front tyre walls slightly perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,269 miles

Front Age cracks in tyre

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 33,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 33,396 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,831 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,585 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 32,470 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 32,470 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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F413 TEL is a 1988 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F413 TEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F413 TEL registered?

F413 TEL is a 1988 Honda CD250U, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F413 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F413 TEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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