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F985 PLW

1989 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,469 mi
Last recorded31,469 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Honda CD250U31,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 PLW
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,469 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2016 30,485 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 30,485 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,212 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 30,185 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,375 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,373 miles

Centre Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

chain guard missing rear

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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F985 PLW is a 1989 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F985 PLW, 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 F985 PLW registered?

F985 PLW is a 1989 Honda CD250U, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F985 PLW safe to buy?

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