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N120 DJO

1996 Honda CMX250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,874 mi
Last recorded38,874 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CMX25012,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 DJO
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 38,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,742 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (Front & Rear Sprocket) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust System / Silencer Corrosion

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,714 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (Rear Brake Arm / Lever Pivot Worn) (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,525 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust rusty (7.1.1a)

Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,246 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,080 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,699 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,119 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,119 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,068 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,686 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,686 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,669 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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N120 DJO is a 1996 Honda CMX250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,587 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 N120 DJO, 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 30 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N120 DJO registered?

N120 DJO is a 1996 Honda CMX250, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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