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N981 YMS

1996 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,586 mi
Last recorded11,586 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 YMS
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 11,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 10,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 10,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 9,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,472 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 6,471 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,464 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 6,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,629 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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N981 YMS is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N981 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N981 YMS?

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What year was N981 YMS registered?

N981 YMS is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N981 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N981 YMS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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