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R809 AWS

1998 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,443 mi
Last recorded41,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 AWS
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 41,443 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 41,443 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside footrest slightly bent

rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 20 Jul 2024 39,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 37,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 30,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 30,422 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,745 miles

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

headlight masked

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,845 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,528 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,050 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 16,050 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,076 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 10,692 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,788 miles

Three nails were removed from the rear tyre and a tube fitted.also the steering head bearings were adjusted.

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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R809 AWS is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R809 AWS, 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 R809 AWS registered?

R809 AWS is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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