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R179 PVJ

1998 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,602 mi
Last recorded72,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 PVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,602 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 72,602 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,453 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 71,453 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 70,011 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,851 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,630 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,344 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 53,866 miles

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.

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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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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