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J813 EBE

1992 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Honda CB25026,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 EBE
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,861 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Gear lever rubber missing.

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

Offside Upper Slight oil leak from engine

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,861 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Gear lever rubber missing.

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

Offside Upper Slight oil leak from engine

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 75,652 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front mudguard slightly deteriorated

gear lever rubber missing

slight oil leak engine

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,330 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake pedal has slight travel.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,701 miles

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

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

left indicator switch sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,812 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,927 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,916 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,364 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,949 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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J813 EBE is a 1992 Honda CB250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J813 EBE, 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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What year was J813 EBE registered?

J813 EBE is a 1992 Honda CB250, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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