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K427 GEG

1993 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Honda CB25029,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 GEG
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect leaking oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023
Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,153 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 78,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,116 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 77,116 miles

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

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,766 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,304 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,300 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,288 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,475 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,404 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,320 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,411 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,354 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,286 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,116 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,116 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,033 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

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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K427 GEG is a 1993 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 29,791 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 K427 GEG, 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 33 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K427 GEG registered?

K427 GEG is a 1993 Honda CB250, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K427 GEG safe to buy?

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