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B256 VHT

1984 Honda CB250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,205 mi
Last recorded19,205 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Honda CB25029,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 VHT
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,205 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre showing signs of age

near side engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 19,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre showing signs of age

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

Nearside Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,904 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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B256 VHT is a 1984 Honda CB250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 29,424 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 B256 VHT, 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 42 years old, this Honda CB250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B256 VHT registered?

B256 VHT is a 1984 Honda CB250, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B256 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B256 VHT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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