MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
left hand indicator tell tale not working but can see indicators
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.
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda CB250?
Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R957 EFU registered?
R957 EFU is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R957 EFU safe to buy?
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