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N957 NBV

2005 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,702 mi
Last recorded12,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Honda CB25029,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 NBV
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,580 miles

Both front and rear tyre are under inflated

Fail 26 May 2010 12,580 miles

Both front and rear tyre are under inflated

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2009 12,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 11,939 miles

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

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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N957 NBV is a 2005 Honda CB250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 29,771 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 N957 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N957 NBV registered?

N957 NBV is a 2005 Honda CB250, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is N957 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 NBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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