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T538 DBW

1999 Honda CMX250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda CMX25012,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 DBW
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 26,101 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 25,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,201 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 22,828 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 22,821 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,509 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,061 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 17,061 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,907 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 10,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,229 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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T538 DBW is a 1999 Honda CMX250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,491 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T538 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Honda CMX250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T538 DBW is a 1999 Honda CMX250, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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