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P552 ETA

1997 Honda CMX250

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,469 mi
Last recorded5,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CMX2509,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 ETA
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 5,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 5,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 5,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 5,214 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 5,199 miles

Lower Exhaust midsection joiner rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 5,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 5,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,746 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2017 4,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,773 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 3,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 3,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 2,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 1,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 1,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 932 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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P552 ETA is a 1997 Honda CMX250 in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P552 ETA, 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 29 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P552 ETA registered?

P552 ETA is a 1997 Honda CMX250, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P552 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 ETA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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