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G49 BFX

1989 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,470 mi
Last recorded39,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CD250U31,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 39,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 39,470 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 39,286 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,069 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,644 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mudguard rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,644 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mudguard rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,208 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mudguard. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,073 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Rear brake pivot worn in frame. (3.2.A1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Rear mudguard rusty. (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,451 miles

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

Rear chain dry.

Slight play in sprocket carrier.

Pass 30 May 2014 37,015 miles

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

One front mudguard bolt missing.

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

Rear brake lever seized to centre stand pivot pin,

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,392 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,989 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,923 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 34,923 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,677 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 32,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,242 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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G49 BFX is a 1989 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G49 BFX, 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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G49 BFX is a 1989 Honda CD250U, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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