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M8 HCJ

2000 Honda CMX250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,205 mi
Last recorded23,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CMX25010,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 HCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 22,357 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 22,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 22,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 22,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 22,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 21,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 21,003 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 20,634 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 17,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 17,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,810 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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M8 HCJ is a 2000 Honda CMX250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,020 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 26 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M8 HCJ registered?

M8 HCJ is a 2000 Honda CMX250, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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