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HW11 BNF

2011 Honda Cbr 250 R-b

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,786 mi
Last recorded10,786 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R-b9,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 BNF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 250 R-b
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 10,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 10,783 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 10,605 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,366 miles

Advise bike looks like its been stood for a while as engine and chassis has a lot of surface corrosion and covered in green moss and cob webs, recommend a service and brakes cleaned

Advise dip switch tempamental may need contacts cleaning

Pass 9 Mar 2023 10,214 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

drive chain, slightly corroded, a few tight links

Pass 10 Mar 2022 10,047 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,982 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 9,680 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

drain on fuel tank blocked

drive chain has a tight spot

front suspension soft in operation

Fail 5 Oct 2019 9,680 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

drain on fuel tank blocked

front suspension soft in operation

Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,268 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front FRONT BRAKE LEVER OPERATION NOT SMOOTH

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear REAR TYRE PERISHING

Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,688 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive rubbers worn out

Fail 5 Aug 2017 14,688 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive rubbers worn out

Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,143 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 11,143 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre has a tube fitted which is not recomended for a tubeless tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,908 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 250 R-b?

Based on 2,459 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Drive chain worn to excess 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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HW11 BNF is a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R-b in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 9,578 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 Cbr 250 R-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW11 BNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 250 R-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Honda Cbr 250 R-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW11 BNF is a 2011 Honda Cbr 250 R-b, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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