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R784 LGP

1998 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CB25025,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 LGP
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 50,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,829 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 49,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 49,357 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 47,667 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 47,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 45,474 miles

Front starting to perish on side walls

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top box rack (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 45,179 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear nearside luggage rack / indicator mounting is broken. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 44,317 miles

Rear Footrest missing Both pillion footrests tied up so they cannot be used. (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 42,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,750 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,956 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 May 2010 40,650 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 40,607 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 35,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,661 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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R784 LGP is a 1998 Honda CB250 in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 25,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R784 LGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R784 LGP registered?

R784 LGP is a 1998 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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