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P679 JEG

1996 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 JEG
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,475 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,037 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,798 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,776 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,776 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,872 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,790 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,134 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,896 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 36,896 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P679 JEG is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P679 JEG, 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 P679 JEG registered?

P679 JEG is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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