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X657 BVV

2000 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,898 mi
Last recorded38,898 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda CB25020,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 BVV
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,078 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,026 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 37,143 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,425 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 35,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,815 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,092 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,303 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 28,303 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,927 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 2,260 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,173 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 21,173 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Oct 2006 13,946 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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X657 BVV is a 2000 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X657 BVV, 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 X657 BVV registered?

X657 BVV is a 2000 Honda CB250, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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