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W359 PCV

2000 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CB25020,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 PCV
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,019 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,297 miles

Offside Front Fork tube chrome damaged/worn

Fail 15 Apr 2024 47,281 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine cuts out when on full left lock

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

Offside Front Fork tube chrome damaged/worn

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 44,221 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 43,641 miles

Central Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,900 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,672 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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W359 PCV is a 2000 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 20,924 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 CB250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W359 PCV, 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 26 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W359 PCV registered?

W359 PCV is a 2000 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W359 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 PCV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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