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R141 MGJ

1997 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,094 mi
Last recorded27,094 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB25023,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 27,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 26,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 26,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 26,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,896 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,849 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering slightly self centering (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering slightly off center (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,076 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,511 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 19,477 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 19,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,355 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 19,355 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,882 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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R141 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R141 MGJ, 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.

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What year was R141 MGJ registered?

R141 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CB250, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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