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1997 Honda CRM250 0.2L Petrol · R331 AVF

R331 AVF

1997 Honda CRM250 (0.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 24,876 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CRM250
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
24,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
249cc
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R331 AVF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
  • 24,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R331 AVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Crm250 (R331 AVF) between June 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R331 AVF Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202223,352 km
  2. 21/06/202223,352 mi
  3. 17/07/202323,892 mi+540 mi
  4. 30/07/202424,441 mi+549 mi
  5. 04/11/202524,876 mi+435 mi

Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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