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WX55 VTY

2006 Honda CBF250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,941 mi
Last recorded14,941 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBF25011,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VTY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 14,941 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 14,941 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,462 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 13,245 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 12,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,532 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 11,532 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Carrier and Box

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 10,764 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 10,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 9,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 7,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 7,575 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 5,981 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 5,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 5,057 miles

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

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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WX55 VTY is a 2006 Honda CBF250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 11,382 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 WX55 VTY, 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 20 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX55 VTY is a 2006 Honda CBF250, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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