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GU54 POV

2004 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda CBF25012,140 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 POV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025
Pass 29 Jan 2024

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,723 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,723 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 37,847 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 37,016 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Cush Drive / Sprocket Carrier Bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 34,166 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,878 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear sprocket cushdrive rubbers worn.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,851 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear sprocket cushdrive rubbers worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 29,947 miles

rear sprocket cushdrive rubbers worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,912 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

rear sprocket cushdrive rubbers worn.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,339 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,138 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,572 miles

Drive chain slightly corroded

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,345 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front tyre slightly perished between tread blocks.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 19,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 3,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,358 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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GU54 POV is a 2004 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,140 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU54 POV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU54 POV is a 2004 Honda CBF250, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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