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R495 GGU

1998 Honda CB250

Green Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

9,514 mi
Last recorded9,514 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 GGU
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 9,514 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 5,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 5,343 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 1,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,263 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 97,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,731 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,731 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 89,999 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

both front fork staunchions rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,972 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

forks rusty but not leaking and damping ok

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,972 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

forks rusty but not leaking and damping ok

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,304 miles

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

both front staunchions rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,134 miles

both staunchions rusty and will cause seals to fail

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,146 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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R495 GGU is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Green with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R495 GGU, 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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What year was R495 GGU registered?

R495 GGU is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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