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GN03 GSY

2003 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,119 mi
Last recorded46,119 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB25015,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GSY
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 46,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy centre -close to limit (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perished slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2022 45,400 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 45,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 44,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Front brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,993 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 41,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 38,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 38,842 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 36,541 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,325 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,325 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 28,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,471 miles

both front fork legs are pitted & corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,471 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

both front fork legs are pitted & corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,532 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,532 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 19,998 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 13,925 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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GN03 GSY is a 2003 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,225 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 CB250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN03 GSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN03 GSY registered?

GN03 GSY is a 2003 Honda CB250, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is GN03 GSY safe to buy?

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