MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear tyre cracking
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear tyre cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central center stand rotten
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases os link pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 PVJ is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R179 PVJ, 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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R179 PVJ is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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