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BX53 DAA

2004 Honda Crf 230 F

Red Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda Crf 230 F1,773 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 DAA
MakeHonda
ModelCrf 230 F
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026
Pass 5 Mar 2025
Pass 13 Feb 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working FRONT AND REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020

Nearside Clutch lever insecurely mounted

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020

Central Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure swing arm has movement (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Clutch lever insecurely mounted

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 4,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 1,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2009

Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 688 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Crf 230 F?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp aim too high 12
Horn not working 9
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BX53 DAA is a 2004 Honda Crf 230 F in Red with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Crf 230 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 1,773 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 Crf 230 F fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 DAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Crf 230 F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Crf 230 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX53 DAA is a 2004 Honda Crf 230 F, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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