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H956 DWS

1991 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Honda CB25020,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH956 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2010 10,970 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,644 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 7,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,231 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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H956 DWS is a 1991 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,861 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 H956 DWS, 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 35 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H956 DWS registered?

H956 DWS is a 1991 Honda CB250, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H956 DWS safe to buy?

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