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N685 BHN

1996 Honda 250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,190 mi
Last recorded24,190 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda 25015,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 BHN
MakeHonda
Model250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,190 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey hole in exhaust pipe (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,194 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 21,194 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,091 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,556 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 18,556 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 16,674 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,674 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,951 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 15,951 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 13,462 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda 250?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Drive chain excessively loose 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
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N685 BHN is a 1996 Honda 250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 15,646 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 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N685 BHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Honda 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N685 BHN registered?

N685 BHN is a 1996 Honda 250, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N685 BHN safe to buy?

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