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R76 BDL

1997 Honda CMX250

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,923 mi
Last recorded23,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CMX2509,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,891 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 21,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 19,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,670 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 15,627 miles

Offside Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,712 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014
Fail 21 Mar 2014 11,744 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,171 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

general condition of motorcycle very good

number plate light not working

rear brake slightly noisy in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 8,568 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,113 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 5,169 miles

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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R76 BDL is a 1997 Honda CMX250 in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R76 BDL, 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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R76 BDL is a 1997 Honda CMX250, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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