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YB03 TYC

2003 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,633 mi
Last recorded25,633 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB25015,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 TYC
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,775 miles

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

head lamp slightly loose

Pass 28 Jan 2022 24,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 24,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,001 miles

Central Front Outer OUTER SIDE WALL SHOWING CRACKS WITHIN TYRE

Central Rear Outer OUTER SIDE WALL SHOWING CRACKING WITHIN TYRE

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 18,790 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,742 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 18,742 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,701 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 13,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,178 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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YB03 TYC is a 2003 Honda CB250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,225 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 YB03 TYC, 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 23 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YB03 TYC registered?

YB03 TYC is a 2003 Honda CB250, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 TYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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