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WF05 XLJ

2005 Honda CBF250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,114 miles

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

Rear brake pivot worn

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,114 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey silencer (7.1.1b)

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

Rear brake pivot worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,355 miles

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

Nearside indicator warning light not working but lamp visible to rider

Rear brake arm slightly bent and pivot wearing

Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,591 miles

oil pipe to oil cooler slightly damp

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,591 miles

Drive chain excessively loose due to link being broken (6.2.1d)

oil pipe to oil cooler slightly damp

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,059 miles

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

both fork tubes starting to corrode and pit

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,059 miles

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

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

both fork tubes starting to corrode and pit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,027 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 39,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,766 miles

ft brake operation feels stiff but readings ok

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,766 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

ft brake operation feels stiff but readings ok

Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,790 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 24,790 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,773 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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WF05 XLJ is a 2005 Honda CBF250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,064 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 WF05 XLJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF05 XLJ registered?

WF05 XLJ is a 2005 Honda CBF250, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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