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T837 YDV

1999 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,577 mi
Last recorded38,577 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CB25021,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 YDV
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 38,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of gases from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 25,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drive chain has tight links

front tyre under inflated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,237 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drive chain has tight links

front tyre under inflated

Pass 21 May 2018 18,137 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 18,137 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,879 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 17,879 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,212 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 May 2010 17,164 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 15,287 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 10,463 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 10,463 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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T837 YDV is a 1999 Honda CB250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 21,284 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 T837 YDV, 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 27 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T837 YDV registered?

T837 YDV is a 1999 Honda CB250, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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