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KM02 YXK

2002 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,096 mi
Last recorded26,096 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CB25015,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 YXK
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,096 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 26,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 25,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,632 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 25,630 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,594 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 25,592 miles

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 25,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 21,795 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 15 May 2015 21,795 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 19,521 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 19,521 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,392 miles

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

front brake lamp switch slightly weak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,392 miles

front brake lamp switch slightly weak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,726 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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KM02 YXK is a 2002 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 15,804 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 KM02 YXK, 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 24 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM02 YXK registered?

KM02 YXK is a 2002 Honda CB250, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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