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L143 UFL

1994 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,982 mi
Last recorded16,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CB25029,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 UFL
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 16,982 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 11,287 miles

Front mud guard corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 6,280 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

front mudguard corroded not likely to detach

Pass 9 Jul 2022 2,180 miles

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

clutch lever bush worn

top box mounting brackets loose, not likely to detach

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 92,195 miles

foot rest rubber is starting to deteriorate (left)

Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,995 miles

clutch lever bush worn

Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,629 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 80,629 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,219 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,219 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,007 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 65,007 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,798 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,994 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,994 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 41,614 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,522 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 34,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,126 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 27,126 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 20,040 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 12,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

headlamp aim set to lower limit .

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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L143 UFL is a 1994 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 29,842 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 L143 UFL, 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 32 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L143 UFL registered?

L143 UFL is a 1994 Honda CB250, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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