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R812 MCA

1998 Honda CRM250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,910 mi
Last recorded11,910 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CRM25012,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 MCA
MakeHonda
ModelCRM250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 11,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 11,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 11,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 11,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 11,865 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 11,865 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2017

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

drive chain has tight spots

Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,713 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear brake disc worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,557 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 11,555 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 11,481 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

left sside panels loos

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,360 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

left side side panels loos

Fail 26 Aug 2011 11,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,766 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CRM250?

Based on 3,258 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 42
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R812 MCA is a 1998 Honda CRM250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CRM250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,288 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 CRM250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R812 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CRM250 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CRM250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R812 MCA is a 1998 Honda CRM250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R812 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 MCA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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