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W68 WAM

2000 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,486 mi
Last recorded49,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda CB25020,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear slight play in swingarm bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2020 49,480 miles

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

Footrest insecure boltmissing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear slight play in swingarm bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 45,274 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour holed lens (1.1.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,505 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,418 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride nuts (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion borderline (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion borderline (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,636 miles

front mudguard corroded

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,450 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,450 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,844 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,970 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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W68 WAM is a 2000 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W68 WAM, 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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W68 WAM is a 2000 Honda CB250, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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