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J250 MFV

1992 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,877 mi
Last recorded19,877 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda CD250U28,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 MFV
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 19,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 19,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 19,520 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,162 miles

drive chain slack

exhaust loose

Fail 6 Aug 2021 19,162 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

drive chain slack

exhaust loose

Pass 11 Aug 2020 18,917 miles

Position lamp insecure front dim (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 18,907 miles

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

Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,892 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

both front and rear mudguards missing

nearside mirror missing

Fail 8 Feb 2019 18,890 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached lower locknut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front and rear brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

both front and rear mudguards missing

nearside mirror missing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,783 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,202 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2012 18,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mudguard deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2011 17,258 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front mudguard rusty

gear lever bent

handlebars bent

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,577 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front mudguard corroded

handlebars bent

Fail 7 May 2010 16,577 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front mudguard corroded

front tyre soft.

handlebars bent.

Pass 27 May 2009 16,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,028 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front mudguarg deteriorated

handle bars slightly deformed

Pass 29 May 2008 15,673 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,161 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,161 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,589 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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J250 MFV is a 1992 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 28,426 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 J250 MFV, 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 34 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J250 MFV is a 1992 Honda CD250U, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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