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P479 MLG

1996 Honda CMX250

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,661 mi
Last recorded8,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CMX25012,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 MLG
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 8,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 8,661 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 8,646 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 8,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 5,126 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2010 4,463 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

front and rear tyres have slight cracking on walls

Pass 18 May 2010 4,463 miles

front and rear tyres have slight cracking on walls

Pass 28 May 2009 3,788 miles

rear tyre has light surface cracks in sidewall

Pass 29 May 2008 3,643 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 3,643 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 3,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 2,890 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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P479 MLG is a 1996 Honda CMX250 in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,587 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 MLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P479 MLG registered?

P479 MLG is a 1996 Honda CMX250, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P479 MLG safe to buy?

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