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L943 DPF

1994 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,945 mi
Last recorded30,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda CB25029,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 DPF
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 30,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,083 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 29,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,821 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 28,161 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front foot rest bent

swing arm corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,092 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

off side front foot rest bent

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,626 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,269 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 25,884 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,632 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 19,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2008 19,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 19,615 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,615 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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L943 DPF is a 1994 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L943 DPF, 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 L943 DPF registered?

L943 DPF is a 1994 Honda CB250, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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