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P690 PGP

1996 Honda CB250

Silver Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 PGP
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 35 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencers missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks when steering lock to right (6.2.1f)

Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component loose yoke clamp bolt loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2015 8 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. misaligned due to wide rear tyre (2.5.1)

Nearside chainguard missing

Fail 28 Oct 2015 8 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. misaligned due to wide rear tyre (2.5.1)

Nearside chainguard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,059 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,710 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,440 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,909 miles

slight flat spot headbearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,276 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 42,276 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight pitting to nearside & offside front forks

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 36,077 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,613 miles

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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P690 PGP is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Silver with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P690 PGP, 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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P690 PGP is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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