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R957 EFU

1998 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 EFU
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 53,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 Feb 2021 51,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,493 miles

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

Front fork seals cracked

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

left hand indicator tell tale not working but can see indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,898 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

side-stand insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,232 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 45,232 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,142 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 43,142 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,576 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 41,576 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,111 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,111 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 32,844 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,820 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,247 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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R957 EFU is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R957 EFU, 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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R957 EFU is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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