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K438 LYB

2001 Honda CRM250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,687 mi
Last recorded25,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CRM25015,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 LYB
MakeHonda
ModelCRM250
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 25,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,687 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 25,687 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,662 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 25,661 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 24,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 24,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front linkage bearing / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 23,559 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 23,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,676 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 21,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 19,984 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 19,983 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 18,445 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 18,445 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,219 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate numbers slightly deteroated.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 12,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 11,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 9,741 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CRM250?

Based on 3,258 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 42
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K438 LYB is a 2001 Honda CRM250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda CRM250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 15,314 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 CRM250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K438 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CRM250 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CRM250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K438 LYB registered?

K438 LYB is a 2001 Honda CRM250, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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