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M971 UWA

1995 Honda CB250N

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

19,737 mi
Last recorded19,737 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 UWA
MakeHonda
ModelCB250N
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 19,737 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 19,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 17,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 16,811 miles

screen hits hand controls on full lock

Pass 21 May 2019 15,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 14,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and rear sprocket worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,438 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rh Rider Footrest Bent

Fail 21 Aug 2014 13,434 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rh Rider Footrest Bent

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 12,906 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

right hand footrest bent.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,440 miles

rh rider peg bent

Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,426 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre under inflated

rh rider peg bent

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,006 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 11,988 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 27 May 2010 11,701 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,701 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 11,695 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,348 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 11,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CB250N?

Based on 2,828 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
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M971 UWA is a 1995 Honda CB250N in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

The most common reason a Honda CB250N fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M971 UWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250N typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CB250N is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M971 UWA is a 1995 Honda CB250N, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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