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R576 SYC

1998 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,468 mi
Last recorded11,468 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,468 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 11,468 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,163 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 10,163 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,589 miles

handle bars slighty bent and deformed

Fail 29 Apr 2013 8,589 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

handle bars slighty bent and deformed

Fail 17 Apr 2013 8,589 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 7,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,016 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,731 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,731 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 5,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,762 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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R576 SYC is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R576 SYC, 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 R576 SYC registered?

R576 SYC is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R576 SYC safe to buy?

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