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R468 HGN

1997 Honda CMX250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,786 mi
Last recorded15,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CMX2509,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 15,786 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,442 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,674 miles

rear brake lever - light rubbing on exhaust

Fail 2 Feb 2011 14,674 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear brake lever - light rubbing on exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,057 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 13,405 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust coroded and repaired

rear no/plate mounting loose

Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,933 miles

front tyre very perished & close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2005 11,172 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake lever rubbing on exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2005 11,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake lever rubbing on exhaust

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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R468 HGN is a 1997 Honda CMX250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,971 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 HGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R468 HGN is a 1997 Honda CMX250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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