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Y397 NLC

2001 Honda CB250

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB25018,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 39,434 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 38,965 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,258 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,430 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,585 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 36,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 35,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,346 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 34,346 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,607 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Chrome Stantions (2.3.4)

Indicator tell tale R/H is not functioning but can still be seen from front indicator

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,053 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,616 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,419 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 18,606 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 18,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 15,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 15,947 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,852 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 13,852 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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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Y397 NLC is a 2001 Honda CB250 in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 18,426 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 Y397 NLC, 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 25 years old, this Honda CB250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y397 NLC is a 2001 Honda CB250, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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