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P580 GMP

1996 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,939 mi
Last recorded7,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 GMP
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 7,939 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 7,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping forks locked up (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 6,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 6,847 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 6,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 6,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 3,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 1,273 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 1,273 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 185 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 658 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

No chainguard fitted at time of test

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Right hand footrest bent

Fail 10 May 2018 318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Left hand (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

No chainguard fitted at time of test

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Right hand footrest bent

Pass 5 Jan 2017 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

no front mudguard or chainguard fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2017 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

no front mudguard or chainguard fitted at time of test

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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P580 GMP is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P580 GMP, 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 P580 GMP registered?

P580 GMP is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P580 GMP safe to buy?

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