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G979 VMO

1989 Honda CD250U

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,684 mi
Last recorded7,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Honda CD250U31,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 VMO
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 7,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,449 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 7,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,186 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 6,126 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 3,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 2,262 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 1,559 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 1,559 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,500 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CD250U?

Based on 5,153 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain excessively loose 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
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G979 VMO is a 1989 Honda CD250U in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 31,218 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 CD250U fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G979 VMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CD250U typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G979 VMO registered?

G979 VMO is a 1989 Honda CD250U, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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