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DK51 LCT

2001 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

25,998 mi
Last recorded25,998 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB25018,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LCT
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 25,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 25,303 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 25,037 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 25,037 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,876 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,409 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Sep 2015 20,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2013 17,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,358 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

possible slight leak front master cylinder ?

Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,358 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

possible slight leak front master cylinder ?

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,530 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 12,659 miles

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,721 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 9,721 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 8,068 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 5,153 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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DK51 LCT is a 2001 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 18,426 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 DK51 LCT, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DK51 LCT registered?

DK51 LCT is a 2001 Honda CB250, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is DK51 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 LCT shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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