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P355 VWO

1997 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,490 mi
Last recorded37,490 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CB25023,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 VWO
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,490 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 37,487 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,015 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 30,286 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,024 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,445 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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P355 VWO is a 1997 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 23,790 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 P355 VWO, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P355 VWO registered?

P355 VWO is a 1997 Honda CB250, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P355 VWO safe to buy?

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