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S42 TYA

1997 Honda CN250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,487 mi
Last recorded29,487 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CN25025,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 TYA
MakeHonda
ModelCN250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 29,429 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,854 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,854 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CN250?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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S42 TYA is a 1997 Honda CN250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda CN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,772 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 CN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S42 TYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S42 TYA?

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What year was S42 TYA registered?

S42 TYA is a 1997 Honda CN250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S42 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 TYA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S42 TYA have outstanding finance?

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