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LW04 KFL

2004 Honda CBF250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,816 mi
Last recorded34,816 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF25012,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 KFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 28,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 28,301 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,277 miles

Clutch operation very stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake caliper slider rubber split

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Throttle operation stiff and slow to return to closed position

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,828 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,200 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 23,200 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,289 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,278 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,278 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,620 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,718 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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LW04 KFL is a 2004 Honda CBF250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,140 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW04 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LW04 KFL is a 2004 Honda CBF250, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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