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L816 KCW

1994 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,139 mi
Last recorded32,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Honda CB25029,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 KCW
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 32,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 32,139 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 31,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 31,007 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 29,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,197 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,481 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,438 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,674 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 23,657 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,469 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,365 miles

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

front mudguard corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,365 miles

front mudguard corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,664 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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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L816 KCW is a 1994 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L816 KCW, 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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L816 KCW is a 1994 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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