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P829 KYA

1996 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,035 mi
Last recorded44,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda CB25023,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 KYA
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 44,035 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,035 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,559 miles

both tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,559 miles

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

both tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,584 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,584 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,327 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,282 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,122 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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P829 KYA is a 1996 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P829 KYA, 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 P829 KYA registered?

P829 KYA is a 1996 Honda CB250, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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