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P914 PPU

1997 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,821 mi
Last recorded49,821 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CB25023,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 PPU
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 49,821 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,203 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,149 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

tyre pressures low

Fail 13 Jul 2013 48,131 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre sidewall perished, not down to the ply at this time

Pass 29 May 2012 45,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,603 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,574 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,137 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 45,137 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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P914 PPU is a 1997 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 23,790 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 P914 PPU, 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 29 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P914 PPU registered?

P914 PPU is a 1997 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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