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RN04 LLW

2004 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,805 mi
Last recorded15,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF25012,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 LLW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 15,805 miles

Front Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 15,651 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 15,651 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 15,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 15,479 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 15,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,096 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 15,096 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,432 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 14,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,180 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 5,710 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 4,135 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 4,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 3,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,155 miles

1. clutch lever bent †2. front brake lever bent

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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RN04 LLW is a 2004 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,140 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN04 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN04 LLW registered?

RN04 LLW is a 2004 Honda CBF250, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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