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YD55 GKU

2005 Honda CBF250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,203 mi
Last recorded19,203 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBF25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 GKU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 19,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 19,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 19,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 19,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 18,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 18,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,775 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,627 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 14,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 12,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,164 miles

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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YD55 GKU is a 2005 Honda CBF250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD55 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD55 GKU registered?

YD55 GKU is a 2005 Honda CBF250, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YD55 GKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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