MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
exhaust nuts loose
slight exhaust blow
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
cuts to rear tyre
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
cuts to rear tyre
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
near side handlebar grip may come loose
near side handlebar grip may come loose
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda 250?
Based on 888 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P397 RHU is a 1996 Honda 250 in Black with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P397 RHU, 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.
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What year was P397 RHU registered?
P397 RHU is a 1996 Honda 250, first registered on 7 September 1996.
Is P397 RHU safe to buy?
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