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P376 YSS

1996 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,355 mi
Last recorded20,355 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 YSS
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 20,355 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 20,321 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 19,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 19,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 19,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,481 miles

Front tyre misshaped

Fail 19 Nov 2020 18,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 18,313 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear wheel spindle fitted without proper locking nut

Pass 7 May 2018 17,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,485 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,139 miles

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

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

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

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

gear lever bent

Fail 6 Jun 2013 16,102 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

gear lever bent

Pass 30 May 2012 15,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 14,677 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,898 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 30 Apr 2007 7,898 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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P376 YSS is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P376 YSS, 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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What year was P376 YSS registered?

P376 YSS is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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