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BCG 392V

1980 Honda CB250

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,959 mi
Last recorded32,959 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Honda CB25029,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 392V
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 32,929 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 32,899 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET HAS BOLT MISSING.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,915 miles

daylight mot

Fail 19 May 2008 38,902 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

note center stand collapsed during test [severly corroded ].

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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BCG 392V is a 1980 Honda CB250 in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1980 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,798 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 BCG 392V, 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 46 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCG 392V registered?

BCG 392V is a 1980 Honda CB250, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is BCG 392V safe to buy?

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