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X749 HLE

2000 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda CB25020,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 HLE
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 44,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 43,529 miles

Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,856 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch heavy

front mud guard corroded

front tyre out of shape

osf mirror missing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch heavy

front mud guard corroded

front tyre out of shape

osf mirror missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,176 miles

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

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

clutch heavy

gear selector damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,069 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

clutch heavy

gear selector damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,394 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear selecter damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,146 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

choke cable broken

gear selector broken

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,326 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,326 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,291 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,544 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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X749 HLE is a 2000 Honda CB250 in Red 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 X749 HLE, 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 X749 HLE registered?

X749 HLE is a 2000 Honda CB250, first registered on 16 September 2000.

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