CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE05 RDU

2005 Honda CBF250

Red Petrol 249cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,635 mi
Last recorded13,635 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF25011,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 RDU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 13,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 10,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 7,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 4,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 1,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,491 miles

Nearside nearside handlebar grip loose but still secure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 25,634 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,477 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,508 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,795 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,215 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear luggage rack insecure on near side

Pass 10 Feb 2014 16,615 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,540 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 12,014 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,650 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
Full Honda CBF250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE05 RDU is a 2005 Honda CBF250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE05 RDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE05 RDU?

You can check the full history of PE05 RDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE05 RDU registered?

PE05 RDU is a 2005 Honda CBF250, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 RDU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE05 RDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE05 RDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.