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R123 JYG

1998 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

34,860 mi
Last recorded34,860 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JYG
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 34,860 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 33,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high beam not working

Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high beam not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,172 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,172 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,571 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all over (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,571 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all over (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 27,167 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,663 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear light lens cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,663 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,477 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,477 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,227 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,904 miles

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

rear shocks rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,772 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,967 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,869 miles

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

bolt missing on front mudgaurd and one loose

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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R123 JYG is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 25,318 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 R123 JYG, 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 28 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R123 JYG registered?

R123 JYG is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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