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J478 KFV

1992 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,259 mi
Last recorded36,259 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Honda CD250U28,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 KFV
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,259 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearings are slightly rough

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,171 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 35,551 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)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,559 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,872 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 31,872 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,500 miles

fork gaitors split

Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,500 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

fork gaitors split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,252 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,347 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 27,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 24,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,862 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 22,171 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,171 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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J478 KFV is a 1992 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Honda CD250U models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 28,426 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 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 J478 KFV, 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 34 years old, this Honda CD250U is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J478 KFV registered?

J478 KFV is a 1992 Honda CD250U, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J478 KFV safe to buy?

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