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N468 BMC

1996 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,423 mi
Last recorded59,423 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 BMC
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 59,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 58,923 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 58,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,770 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 49,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,320 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,300 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

front brake lever has long travel but not excessive

front tyre is stepping and out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,501 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,927 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,918 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2011 34,655 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,108 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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N468 BMC is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N468 BMC, 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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N468 BMC is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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