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J852 MOY

1992 Honda CD250U

Blue Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda CD250U28,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 MOY
MakeHonda
ModelCD250U
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,948 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear mud guard corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,556 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 79,431 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating sight glass very poor condition (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front cant see into brake sight glass

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2022 77,411 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,898 miles

Wheel corroded but not to excess both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2016 62,044 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator taped

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear brake pedal pivot worn

clutch lever bent

Fail 13 May 2016 62,041 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released rear pedal (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear indicator taped

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear brake pedal pivot worn

clutch lever bent

Pass 15 May 2015 55,521 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fork gatiors taped

front tyre cracking in tread and on walls

offside rear indicator taped

rear mudguard damaged

Fail 15 May 2015 55,521 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fork gatiors taped

front tyre cracking in tread and on walls

headlamp taped

offside rear indicator taped

rear mudguard damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,199 miles

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

front forks have gaiters fitted

handle bars slight bent

Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,177 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

front forks have gaiters fitted

handle bars slight bent

Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,057 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,057 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,270 miles

handle bars slight twist

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

exhaust system repaired.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,244 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

handle bars slight twist

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,662 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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J852 MOY is a 1992 Honda CD250U in Blue with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J852 MOY, 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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J852 MOY is a 1992 Honda CD250U, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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