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N156 DMB

1995 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Honda CB25025,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 DMB
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,031 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 74,031 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,448 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 73,448 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Front brake disc worn & scored (3.2.A1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,767 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,648 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,605 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

centre stand has play in its mountings

front tyre has slight cracking in its sidewall

play in clutch cable

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,477 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,133 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,790 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,192 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,371 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp slight kick up to offside

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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N156 DMB is a 1995 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,418 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 N156 DMB, 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 31 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N156 DMB is a 1995 Honda CB250, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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