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N273 BLV

1996 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,572 mi
Last recorded46,572 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 BLV
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 46,572 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 46,052 miles

Footrest slightly loose left side footrest needs repairing or replacing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear too much travel in the rear brake pedal, needs readjusting

Pass 26 May 2023 45,692 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 44,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 43,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,341 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 42,649 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 41,990 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 41,990 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 41,317 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,094 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,094 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,808 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cracking on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,481 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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N273 BLV is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 23,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N273 BLV, 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 30 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N273 BLV is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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