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J231 PTA

1992 Honda CB250

Grey Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda CB25026,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 PTA
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component has excessive wear or free play leg chrome excessively worn (5.3.3 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,681 miles

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

Front Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 61,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,894 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,884 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,822 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,766 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,472 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,472 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,470 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,588 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,656 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,181 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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J231 PTA is a 1992 Honda CB250 in Grey with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 26,527 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 J231 PTA, 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 34 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J231 PTA is a 1992 Honda CB250, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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