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J771 LPO

1997 Honda CM250

Multi-colour Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,355 mi
Last recorded30,355 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 LPO
MakeHonda
ModelCM250
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,355 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 30,355 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 30,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 27,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,641 miles

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

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 26,629 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 24,206 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,812 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,799 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 12,525 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CM250?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Throttle operating incorrectly 12
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J771 LPO is a 1997 Honda CM250 in Multi-colour with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Honda CM250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J771 LPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CM250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J771 LPO registered?

J771 LPO is a 1997 Honda CM250, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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