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B181 XOW

1985 Honda CMX250

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,598 mi
Last recorded16,598 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda CMX25014,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB181 XOW
MakeHonda
ModelCMX250
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 16,598 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,442 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2010 13,557 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre side walls cracked

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,466 miles

slight perishing to rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,433 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 13,389 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,345 miles

ADVISE: Both tyre slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2005 13,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 13,304 miles

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda CMX250?

Based on 4,794 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Drive chain excessively loose 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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B181 XOW is a 1985 Honda CMX250 in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda CMX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,905 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 CMX250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B181 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CMX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CMX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B181 XOW registered?

B181 XOW is a 1985 Honda CMX250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B181 XOW safe to buy?

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