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N781 YOE

1996 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,774 mi
Last recorded27,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 YOE
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,774 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,297 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre has 2mm showing in the centre (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated slight blow (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 26,297 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre has 2mm showing in the centre (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated slight blow (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Footrest insecure Fitted the wrong way round (6.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,287 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied r/h footrest bent (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning r/h lock (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 24,758 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2015 24,758 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,256 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 23,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,970 miles

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 21,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,508 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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N781 YOE is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N781 YOE, 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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N781 YOE is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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