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R378 DHT

1997 Honda CN250

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,525 mi
Last recorded40,525 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CN25025,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 DHT
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 40,525 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Cannot be operated due to handlebar muffs (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Cannot be operated due to handlebar muffs (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,889 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 37,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,870 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,857 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,724 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members bush (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,849 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,849 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 18,836 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front engine mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,222 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 9,206 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 90,556 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 80,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 71,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,789 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CN250?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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R378 DHT is a 1997 Honda CN250 in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda CN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,772 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 CN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R378 DHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R378 DHT is a 1997 Honda CN250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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